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N349 WRD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,478 mi
Last recorded80,478 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN349 WRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 80,478 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 78,071 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 74,882 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 74,882 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

oil leak to rear

Pass 3 May 2011 71,040 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 68,162 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 65,280 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 62,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 58,966 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 58,966 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2006 55,692 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 55,682 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 WRD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WRD, 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 WRD registered?

N349 WRD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N349 WRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N349 WRD shows 12 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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