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N567 FFA

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,274 mi
Last recorded94,274 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN567 FFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 94,274 miles

Engine belt tensioner noisy

Horn a bit weak!

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 89,449 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 87,317 miles

corrosion on coil springs

slight wear in track rod ends

Fail 12 Feb 2011 87,317 miles

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

corrosion on coil springs

slight wear in track rod ends

Pass 17 Feb 2010 84,557 miles

front under wheel arch brake pipes slightly corrodede

slight wear in steering rack ends

Pass 18 Feb 2009 80,994 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 80,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 79,018 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 77,265 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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N567 FFA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N567 FFA, 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 N567 FFA registered?

N567 FFA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 1996.

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