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N36 WNT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,228 mi
Last recorded133,228 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN36 WNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 133,228 miles

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

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

front and rear numberplates showing signs of slight deterioration;

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge;

Pass 6 Jan 2012 126,634 miles

front numberplate showing signs of deterioration;

Fail 6 Jan 2012 126,360 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front numberplate showing signs of deterioration;

Pass 29 Dec 2010 119,000 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 111,087 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 103,882 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 95,890 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2008 95,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 88,120 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 88,120 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front & rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 22 Dec 2005 81,633 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

oil leak at rear axel

Pass 22 Dec 2005 81,633 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

oil leak at rear axel

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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N36 WNT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N36 WNT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N36 WNT registered?

N36 WNT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N36 WNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N36 WNT shows 12 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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