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N39 MGN

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

158,073 mi
Last recorded158,073 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN39 MGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 158,073 miles

front both/nearside rear tyres cracks to wall.

Pass 14 Jun 2019 157,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front and nearside rear tyre crack to outer wall.

Pass 23 Jun 2018 156,405 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 156,405 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 155,037 miles

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

Rear diff oil fouling

Pass 24 Mar 2016 154,825 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear deef oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2014 151,548 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 149,736 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 144,089 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 138,884 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 130,938 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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N39 MGN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 N39 MGN, 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 N39 MGN registered?

N39 MGN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N39 MGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N39 MGN 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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