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N445 NGJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,005 mi
Last recorded71,005 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN445 NGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 71,005 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 70,047 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure lens (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 68,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 68,563 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 68,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 68,031 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 66,642 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 65,454 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 64,109 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 62,312 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 58,046 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 52,140 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 46,888 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 44,609 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 41,562 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 41,389 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 39,668 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 37,898 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 34,673 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 32,436 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 32,430 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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 NGJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N445 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 N445 NGJ registered?

N445 NGJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 1996.

Is N445 NGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N445 NGJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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