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N426 CRP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

209,862 mi
Last recorded209,862 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN426 CRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 209,862 miles

Front shocks corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

front and rear springs corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 207,327 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

play in front bearings

Fail 11 Jun 2015 207,327 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

play in front bearings

Pass 4 Jul 2014 204,985 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE ON TREAD BARS 2M

REAR EXHAUST SECTION BRACKET BROKEN OFF PIPE BUT STILL SECURE

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A UNDER 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 17 Jun 2013 199,914 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 199,914 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A UNDER 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 11 Jun 2012 194,821 miles

front tyres scrubbing tracking req`d oil leak from diff chips in screen

Fail 11 Jun 2012 194,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak from diff

chips in screen

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2011 186,371 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 186,371 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust leaking rear

slight play n/s/f hub

Pass 5 Jul 2010 179,485 miles

brake pipes corroded

chips in screen

front no plate cracked

play in front bearings

play in steering idlers

Pass 2 Jul 2009 173,317 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 158,664 miles

Slight leak on radiator

fron t wheel bearings have slight play in

front and rear tyres

front num deteriated

slight exhaust blow

Fail 1 Jul 2008 158,663 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

fron t wheel bearings have slight play in

front and rear tyres

front num deteriated

slight exhaust blow

Pass 30 Jun 2007 147,306 miles

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 6 Jul 2006 139,604 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 139,604 miles

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

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

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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N426 CRP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N426 CRP, 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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N426 CRP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N426 CRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N426 CRP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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