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N419 UPA

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,775 mi
Last recorded119,775 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN419 UPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 119,775 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 111,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 104,731 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 96,674 miles

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

front wiper poor

Pass 4 May 2010 89,815 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 82,241 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 75,194 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 63,492 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 63,491 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 55,688 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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N419 UPA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N419 UPA, 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 N419 UPA registered?

N419 UPA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N419 UPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N419 UPA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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