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N507 XRR

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,773 mi
Last recorded120,773 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN507 XRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 120,773 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 120,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 114,379 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 107,876 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 101,351 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 101,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 95,403 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 88,410 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 88,410 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 82,574 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 82,411 miles

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

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

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

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

both front indicators fading to white.

fuel filler cap seal cracked.

nearside front indicator lamp cracked.

play in steering idler bush.

rear differential side seals leaking.

slight play in front wheel bearings.

windscreen chipped in zones a and b.

Pass 20 Feb 2006 75,107 miles

both front metal brake pipes corroded.

front indicators becoming white.

front wiper blade smearing windscreen slightly.

fuel filler cap seal cracked.

nearside front indicator lense cracked.

slight play in steering idler bush.

small scratch on windscreen zone b.

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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N507 XRR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N507 XRR, 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 N507 XRR registered?

N507 XRR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 January 1996.

Is N507 XRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N507 XRR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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