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N408 CWF

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,116 mi
Last recorded87,116 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN408 CWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2012 87,116 miles

Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

ns door dented

osr lens cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2012 87,116 miles

ns door dented

osr lens cracked

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2011 84,010 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 84,009 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 81,012 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 78,020 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 74,092 miles

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear diff seal

Pass 18 Apr 2007 70,423 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 65,260 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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N408 CWF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N408 CWF, 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 N408 CWF registered?

N408 CWF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 1996.

Is N408 CWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N408 CWF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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