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N471 WOF

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,991 mi
Last recorded142,991 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN471 WOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 142,991 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 141,880 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 140,372 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 138,339 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 136,977 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 135,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

some scratches on windscreen, offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread,nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 133,524 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

some scratches to windscreen

Pass 8 Jun 2006 118,149 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 118,145 miles

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

slight play in ns steering idler.slight play in ns wheeel bearing

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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N471 WOF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N471 WOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N471 WOF registered?

N471 WOF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N471 WOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N471 WOF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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