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N349 SEC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,136 mi
Last recorded137,136 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN349 SEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 137,136 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 136,565 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 136,039 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 135,495 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 135,495 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 130,666 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 130,666 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 123,996 miles

Brake pedal anti slip slightly worn.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight play detected at steering box idler arm link.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 123,996 miles

Brake pedal anti slip slightly worn.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight play detected at steering box idler arm link.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 117,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear differential oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2010 111,440 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nsr panel slihtly damege

Pass 3 Mar 2009 101,668 miles

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear differential slight oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2008 91,560 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 82,085 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 82,085 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 74,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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 SEC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SEC, 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 SEC registered?

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

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The MOT history for N349 SEC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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