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N380 FHE

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

223,951 mi
Last recorded223,951 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN380 FHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2014 223,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 223,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 216,568 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 205,360 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 195,560 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 187,097 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 187,097 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 175,898 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 165,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 154,655 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 141,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 128,549 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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N380 FHE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N380 FHE, 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 N380 FHE registered?

N380 FHE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N380 FHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N380 FHE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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