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N575 BFL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,788 mi
Last recorded205,788 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN575 BFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 205,788 miles

n/s headlamp lens cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2009 199,250 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 199,250 miles

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

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

n/s headlamp lens cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2008 191,991 miles

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)

n/s headlamp lens cracked

Pass 20 Dec 2007 183,194 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

SURFACE COROSSION TO METAL BRAKE PIPES

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 183,159 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front prop shaft joint showing wear

frotn brake pads 50% worn

offside rear tyre worn low 2mm

small chip in front screen offside

Fail 28 Jun 2007 183,159 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brake pads 50% worn

front prop shaft joint showing wear

offside rear tyre worn low 2mm

small chip in front screen offside

Fail 12 Jan 2006 172,794 miles

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

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

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

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

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2006 172,794 miles

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

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

power steering pipes rusty

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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N575 BFL 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 66.7%.

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 N575 BFL, 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 N575 BFL registered?

N575 BFL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 February 1996.

Is N575 BFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N575 BFL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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