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N544 FEY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,525 mi
Last recorded150,525 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN544 FEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 150,525 miles

Fuel line corroded near fuel tank

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 14 Aug 2013 150,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel line corroded near fuel tank

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 22 Aug 2012 146,380 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 142,778 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 137,880 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Rear axle oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2010 137,879 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Rear axle oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2009 130,138 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 120,977 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 115,534 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 109,461 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 102,374 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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N544 FEY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N544 FEY, 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 N544 FEY registered?

N544 FEY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 1996.

Is N544 FEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N544 FEY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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