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N549 CMF

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,110 mi
Last recorded118,110 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN549 CMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 118,110 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 118,110 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 116,258 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 114,718 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak underneth vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2012 111,262 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011
Pass 16 Jan 2010 101,110 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 95,850 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 95,850 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 90,013 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 83,375 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 76,448 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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N549 CMF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N549 CMF, 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 N549 CMF registered?

N549 CMF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N549 CMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N549 CMF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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