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N497 AVO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,910 mi
Last recorded107,910 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN497 AVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 107,910 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 106,586 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 104,425 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low inner outer edges and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 100,816 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 99,948 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 98,231 miles

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

Washers Poor

Pass 20 Jul 2013 95,510 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 91,390 miles

1.slight lift in front lower arm ball joints

Pass 22 Jul 2011 87,982 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 87,982 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 85,082 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2009 83,037 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 79,289 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 79,289 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 76,469 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 70,817 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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N497 AVO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N497 AVO, 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 N497 AVO registered?

N497 AVO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N497 AVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N497 AVO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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