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N541 CVN

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,155 mi
Last recorded140,155 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN541 CVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 140,155 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 137,358 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 136,055 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 133,051 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 131,618 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 126,738 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 126,738 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 119,133 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 112,084 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 112,083 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 105,759 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 105,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 98,966 miles

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)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 91,823 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 8 Feb 2008 91,823 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 17 Jan 2007 82,799 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 82,799 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Propshaft component defective

Pass 9 Feb 2006 75,814 miles

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

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

front prop shaft coupling just begining to crack

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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N541 CVN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N541 CVN, 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 N541 CVN registered?

N541 CVN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 1996.

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