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N499 AVO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,999 mi
Last recorded136,999 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN499 AVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2017 136,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine idle speed uneven onoccasions

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all front and rear wheel arches and wings corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 135,271 miles

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

both inner sills rear corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2016 135,257 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak from differential

Oil leak from engine/gearbox

Rear brake pipes starting to corroded

Rear chassis legs showing signs of corrosion

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 131,569 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 131,569 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 127,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 127,022 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear brake noisey

Pass 9 Oct 2013 122,119 miles

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

childs seat fitted to nearside rear

Fail 9 Oct 2013 122,119 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

childs seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 12 Oct 2012 116,362 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 116,362 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 108,073 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 108,073 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2010 103,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 103,995 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 101,006 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Oct 2009 101,006 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Oct 2008 94,952 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 94,951 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 587,274 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 87,274 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 82,942 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 82,942 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 79,487 miles

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)

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

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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N499 AVO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N499 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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N499 AVO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 1996.

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