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N499 NDF

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,409 mi
Last recorded85,409 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN499 NDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2015 85,409 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 85,409 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 84,656 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 84,198 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 84,191 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 83,708 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 83,697 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 81,959 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 78,066 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 74,338 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 70,469 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 70,469 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 66,261 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 63,255 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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N499 NDF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NDF, 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 N499 NDF registered?

N499 NDF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 1996.

Is N499 NDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N499 NDF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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