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N48 HWC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,531 mi
Last recorded156,531 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN48 HWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2012 156,531 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 145,871 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 135,802 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 119,228 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 102,892 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 92,845 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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N48 HWC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N48 HWC, 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 N48 HWC registered?

N48 HWC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N48 HWC shows 6 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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