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N563 TTT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

193,001 mi
Last recorded193,001 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN563 TTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 193,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 190,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 190,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 184,998 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rose Joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rose Joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 184,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rose Joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rose Joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 179,814 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 174,654 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 167,456 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 160,768 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 153,799 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 146,796 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 139,808 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 131,993 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 125,225 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 117,706 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 108,438 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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N563 TTT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N563 TTT, 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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N563 TTT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N563 TTT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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