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N454 PEC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

180,996 mi
Last recorded180,996 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN454 PEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2009 180,996 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2008 166,967 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 153,738 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2006 141,648 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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N454 PEC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N454 PEC, 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 N454 PEC registered?

N454 PEC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 1996.

Is N454 PEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N454 PEC shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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