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N380 MRN

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,909 mi
Last recorded156,909 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN380 MRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2009 156,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jun 2009 156,909 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2008 145,838 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 133,688 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 133,088 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 120,415 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 104,096 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 MRN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N380 MRN, 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 MRN registered?

N380 MRN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 1996.

Is N380 MRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N380 MRN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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