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N443 NGJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,220 mi
Last recorded94,220 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN443 NGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 94,220 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 93,594 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 92,825 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 91,837 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 90,531 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 88,625 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 83,474 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f outer anti roll bar rubber slight movement

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f wing mirror loose

very slight corrosion rear wheel arches

Fail 24 May 2010 83,473 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f outer anti roll bar rubber slight movement

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f wing mirror loose

very slight corrosion rear wheel arches

Pass 5 Jun 2009 81,225 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 78,746 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Jun 2007 72,850 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2006 66,996 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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N443 NGJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N443 NGJ, 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 N443 NGJ registered?

N443 NGJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N443 NGJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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