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N35 MCD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,207 mi
Last recorded76,207 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN35 MCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 76,207 miles

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

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

offside front tyre getting low

oil leak from diff

temp repair to offside wing mirror

Pass 26 May 2012 74,045 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 70,966 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 67,087 miles

Near side front tyre underinflated

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 67,087 miles

Near side front tyre underinflated

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 May 2009 62,371 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 58,631 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 54,809 miles

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

Slight sidewall damage to N/S/F

Fail 22 Jun 2007 54,809 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight sidewall damage to N/S/F

Pass 17 Jun 2006 50,902 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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N35 MCD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N35 MCD, 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 N35 MCD registered?

N35 MCD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N35 MCD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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