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N413 GBY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

65,389 mi
Last recorded65,389 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN413 GBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 65,389 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 64,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2019 62,847 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 62,847 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 62,666 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 61,431 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 61,431 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,862 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 58,235 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 56,392 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 56,388 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 54,450 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 52,889 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 52,069 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 52,057 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 51,919 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 51,893 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 51,874 miles

front brake discs corrroded. †n/s/f tyre near legal limit.

Pass 7 Apr 2006 51,698 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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N413 GBY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N413 GBY, 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 N413 GBY registered?

N413 GBY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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