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N577 FFA

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,505 mi
Last recorded144,505 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN577 FFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2010 144,505 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs slightly worn

slight play in stering idler arm bush

Pass 5 Jan 2010 139,974 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 131,856 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 124,129 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 116,215 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 111,818 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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N577 FFA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N577 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 N577 FFA registered?

N577 FFA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 1996.

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