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N401 ACX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

238,764 mi
Last recorded238,764 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN401 ACX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 238,764 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)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 238,435 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement all four front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 15 Apr 2015 224,502 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 218,425 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 218,425 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 212,476 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 204,718 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 204,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 193,739 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 178,833 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 164,027 miles

frt & rear number plates delamanating, n/s/r shock body corroding, o/s/f shock misting up.

Pass 18 Apr 2008 150,137 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 134,665 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 121,286 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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N401 ACX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N401 ACX, 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 N401 ACX registered?

N401 ACX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 July 1996.

Is N401 ACX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N401 ACX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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