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N447 NGJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,947 mi
Last recorded58,947 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN447 NGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 58,947 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 54,989 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 54,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 54,381 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 54,379 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Front Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 54,256 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 54,256 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 53,906 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 53,746 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 53,746 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 528,048 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 51,569 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 51,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 50,595 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 49,466 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 NGJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N447 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 N447 NGJ registered?

N447 NGJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 July 1996.

Is N447 NGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N447 NGJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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