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N390 UJT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,371 mi
Last recorded97,371 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN390 UJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 97,371 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak from rear differential ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 88,650 miles

Front exhaust system corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 76,558 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 68,311 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 63,576 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 63,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 60,768 miles

o/s/f tyre heavily perished

Pass 28 Apr 2009 58,947 miles

accident damage to nearside rear bumper

Pass 22 Apr 2008 57,333 miles

DIFFERENTIAL SEALS LEAKING

ERNGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 19 Apr 2007 54,594 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 51,869 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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N390 UJT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N390 UJT, 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 N390 UJT registered?

N390 UJT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is N390 UJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N390 UJT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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