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N363 WVV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,066 mi
Last recorded120,066 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN363 WVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 120,066 miles

Both rear brake hoses beginning to perish.

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 119,980 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear brake hoses beginning to perish.

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 118,774 miles

Exhaust front pipe heat shields corroding and insecure.

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

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded at union.

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

Offside rear door does not open from the outside.

Slight play in nearside front track rod end/ wheel bearing/ lower ball joint.

Windscreeen slightly scratched from wiper blade but does not obscure the drivers view of the road.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 116,479 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 116,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 111,202 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 103,994 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 103,920 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear disc pads worn low

Pass 7 Jun 2005 93,979 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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N363 WVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N363 WVV, 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 N363 WVV registered?

N363 WVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N363 WVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N363 WVV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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