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N395 NVL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,820 mi
Last recorded115,820 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN395 NVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 115,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 115,702 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 104,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 98,739 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 95,023 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 89,423 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 81,446 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 74,857 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 71,532 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 71,532 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 69,020 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 64,487 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 62,946 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 61,609 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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N395 NVL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N395 NVL, 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 N395 NVL registered?

N395 NVL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is N395 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N395 NVL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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