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N415 MGJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,397 mi
Last recorded96,397 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN415 MGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 96,397 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe has small split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 96,085 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 95,805 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracking/perishing

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 10 Jan 2020 95,697 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 95,386 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 94,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 15MM CHIP (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BRAKE PADS 80/90% WORN AND DISCS WORN/LIPPED (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 94,251 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper is showing signs of wear.

Pass 27 Jan 2016 93,500 miles

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

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel all (2.4.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 92,777 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 92,777 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 92,011 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 91,139 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 89,996 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 88,189 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

very slight roughness in steering

Pass 26 Jan 2010 85,633 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 83,384 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

oil leak from the offside of the engine

slight roughness in steering

Pass 19 Jan 2008 80,610 miles

sing's of perishing on the offside rear tyre

slight roughness in the sterring, NOT leaking etc. All ok at present moment

Pass 20 Jan 2007 77,938 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 77,938 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 74,559 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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N415 MGJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N415 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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N415 MGJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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