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N428 RGB

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,657 mi
Last recorded92,657 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN428 RGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 92,657 miles

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

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

all brake pipes corroded and require attention

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

exhaust deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r door wont open from outside

prop shaft coupling worn

Fail 16 May 2012 92,657 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r door wont open from outside

prop shaft coupling worn

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

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

all brake pipes corroded and require attention

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2010 87,998 miles

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

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

both front brake pipes corroded

n/s mirror damage

n/s/f door damaged

n/s/r door wont open from outside

rear discs corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2010 87,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front brake pipes corroded

n/s mirror damage

n/s/f door damaged

n/s/r door wont open from outside

rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2009 80,669 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre nail

Fail 4 Aug 2009 80,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre nail

Pass 5 Aug 2008 72,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 72,118 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 58,799 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 48,954 miles

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

ehxaust heat shields (front)insecure

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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N428 RGB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N428 RGB, 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 N428 RGB registered?

N428 RGB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N428 RGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N428 RGB shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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