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N405 MGJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,548 mi
Last recorded137,548 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN405 MGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2008 137,548 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2007 134,006 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 131,959 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 131,959 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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N405 MGJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N405 MGJ, 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 N405 MGJ registered?

N405 MGJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 1996.

Is N405 MGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N405 MGJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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