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N435 EES

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,338 mi
Last recorded93,338 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN435 EES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 93,338 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 93,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 91,773 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 91,761 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 88,931 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 88,931 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 87,179 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 85,022 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 85,022 miles

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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N435 EES is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N435 EES, 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 N435 EES registered?

N435 EES is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N435 EES safe to buy?

The MOT history for N435 EES shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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