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N359 LGT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,913 mi
Last recorded93,913 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN359 LGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2009 93,913 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

diff oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2009 93,913 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

diff oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2008 92,498 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 92,498 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 91,009 miles

nails in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2006 89,393 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 89,393 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 86,904 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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N359 LGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N359 LGT, 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 N359 LGT registered?

N359 LGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 1996.

Is N359 LGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N359 LGT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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