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N433 ALS

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,191 mi
Last recorded136,191 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN433 ALS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 136,191 miles

both rear brake flexie hoses deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 24 May 2011 136,191 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake flexie hoses deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 1 May 2010 135,458 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 133,398 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2008 132,516 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 130,031 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 126,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 126,821 miles

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

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

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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N433 ALS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N433 ALS, 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 N433 ALS registered?

N433 ALS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N433 ALS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N433 ALS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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