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N404 FJC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,246 mi
Last recorded104,246 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN404 FJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Jan 2017 104,246 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 102,853 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 100,767 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 98,409 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 95,895 miles

Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wiper motor

Pass 18 Jan 2012 93,561 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 91,094 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 87,546 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 83,995 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 80,678 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 77,147 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 71,362 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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N404 FJC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N404 FJC, 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 N404 FJC registered?

N404 FJC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 February 1996.

Is N404 FJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N404 FJC shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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