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N576 FSF

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,869 mi
Last recorded77,869 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN576 FSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2007 77,869 miles

corrosion front b/pipes

Pass 19 Jul 2006 72,099 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 72,099 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 66,633 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 66,633 miles

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

vehicle overheated during test

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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N576 FSF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N576 FSF, 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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How do I check the history of N576 FSF?

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What year was N576 FSF registered?

N576 FSF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 1996.

Is N576 FSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N576 FSF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N576 FSF have outstanding finance?

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