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N496 BRR

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,082 mi
Last recorded171,082 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN496 BRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 171,082 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 171,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 5 May 2011 160,843 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2011 160,843 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 154,033 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 140,474 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 140,474 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 115,900 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 115,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 93,306 miles

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

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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N496 BRR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N496 BRR, 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 N496 BRR registered?

N496 BRR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 1996.

Is N496 BRR safe to buy?

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