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N437 HFR

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

256,786 mi
Last recorded256,786 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN437 HFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Dec 2010 256,786 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs have wear

Pass 14 Dec 2009 246,402 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 235,042 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 220,590 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 204,360 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 189,717 miles

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

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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N437 HFR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N437 HFR, 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 N437 HFR registered?

N437 HFR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N437 HFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N437 HFR shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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