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N445 ACF

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,401 mi
Last recorded75,401 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN445 ACF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 75,401 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 75,213 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has slight damage to bottom left side but not in swept area.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 66,423 miles

os mirror deteriorating,fuel pipe corroded under car,suspension components corroded front and rear,underbody corroded in places and underarches

osf shocker damp,osf brake pipe corroded slightly

Fail 26 Nov 2011 66,423 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

os mirror deteriorating,fuel pipe corroded under car,suspension components corroded front and rear,underbody corroded in places and underarches

osf shocker damp,osf brake pipe corroded slightly

Fail 26 Nov 2010 62,750 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 62,750 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 58,598 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Feb 2009 52,630 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 48,119 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)

Fail 22 Feb 2007 43,294 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front blade smearing slightly

Pass 22 Feb 2007 43,294 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front blade smearing slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2006 38,644 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 38,644 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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N445 ACF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N445 ACF, 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 N445 ACF registered?

N445 ACF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 1996.

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