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N357 MGN

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,326 mi
Last recorded135,326 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN357 MGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 May 2018 135,326 miles

front and rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake application uneven due to n/s being slow

rear springs corroded

Pass 18 May 2017 133,679 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 May 2016 130,649 miles

slight play nearside steering link

Pass 7 May 2015 127,254 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 123,643 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 May 2013 119,130 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 May 2012 113,929 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 May 2011 107,119 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 99,422 miles

slight cracking to front tyres

Pass 5 May 2009 90,047 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 81,479 miles

fluid weeping from rear axle area

Pass 12 Feb 2007 70,231 miles

n/s front bottom ball joint has slight wear

o/s front bottom ball joint has slight wear

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 25 Jan 2006 66,516 miles

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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N357 MGN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N357 MGN, 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 N357 MGN registered?

N357 MGN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N357 MGN safe to buy?

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