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N349 BEJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,775 mi
Last recorded133,775 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN349 BEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 133,775 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 120,157 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 120,157 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 101,149 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 99,008 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

shields covering undereside componants

slight surface corrosion on brake discs

underside and componants covered with anticorrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2014 97,834 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 97,834 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 93,243 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 87,203 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 82,754 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 75,890 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 73,115 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 73,115 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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N349 BEJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 110,579 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N349 BEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N349 BEJ registered?

N349 BEJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N349 BEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N349 BEJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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