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N359 WRD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,806 mi
Last recorded98,806 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN359 WRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 98,806 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 98,768 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 96,890 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 95,341 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 90,156 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 86,055 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 86,055 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 82,633 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 82,633 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear plate delaminating

Pass 31 Dec 2007 79,809 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 72,492 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 WRD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N359 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 N359 WRD registered?

N359 WRD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 1996.

Is N359 WRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N359 WRD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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