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N399 ANF

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

144,733 mi
Last recorded144,733 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN399 ANF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 144,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 143,535 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Dec 2019 143,446 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

exhaust downpipe fouling steering box

Pass 18 Dec 2018 141,873 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Dec 2017 140,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit [Inner edge] and outer side wall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 138,935 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Dec 2015 137,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of safety belt

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front tyre has started cracking

Pass 23 Dec 2014 136,431 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 136,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 135,081 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 134,102 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 133,094 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 131,998 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 130,617 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 128,770 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 124,290 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 124,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 118,571 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2006 113,225 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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N399 ANF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N399 ANF, 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 N399 ANF registered?

N399 ANF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 1996.

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