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N447 LBM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,643 mi
Last recorded162,643 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN447 LBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 162,643 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 162,643 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 153,264 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 153,165 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 148,611 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 146,775 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 144,210 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 136,055 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 127,345 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 115,870 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 105,915 miles

Nearside 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)

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

offside front tyre wearing low very outer edge

Pass 23 Jun 2008 97,203 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 94,107 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 86,155 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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N447 LBM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N447 LBM, 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 N447 LBM registered?

N447 LBM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 1996.

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