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N581 EVW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,738 mi
Last recorded134,738 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN581 EVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 134,738 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 134,730 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 129,207 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 123,804 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 123,185 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 123,185 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 116,212 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 109,238 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 102,823 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 95,586 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 89,877 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 84,072 miles

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

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

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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N581 EVW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N581 EVW, 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 N581 EVW registered?

N581 EVW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N581 EVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N581 EVW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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