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N427 BMP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,699 mi
Last recorded102,699 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN427 BMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 102,699 miles

o/side front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 6 Jul 2011 102,699 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

o/side front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Mar 2010 100,264 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 100,225 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 95,646 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 90,758 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 86,905 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 86,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 77,038 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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N427 BMP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol 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 N427 BMP, 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 N427 BMP registered?

N427 BMP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 1996.

Is N427 BMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N427 BMP 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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