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N34 XRB

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

210,986 mi
Last recorded210,986 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN34 XRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 210,986 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake check

offside rear tyre on 3mm and slightly perished

Fail 20 Jul 2011 210,986 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake check

offside rear tyre on 3mm and slightly perished

Pass 4 Feb 2011 208,192 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear tyres buld on inner edges

discs slightly pitted

front wiper slightly smeearing

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Dec 2009 202,476 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Dec 2009 202,476 miles

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 201,505 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 201,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 199,868 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 196,873 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 190,401 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 190,401 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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N34 XRB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N34 XRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N34 XRB registered?

N34 XRB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N34 XRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N34 XRB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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