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N583 EVW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

70,256 mi
Last recorded70,256 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN583 EVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 70,256 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 68,262 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 67,103 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 65,656 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 64,128 miles

wear in n/s/f brake caliper

Pass 19 Dec 2017 62,441 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 61,089 miles

front brake balance n/s slow

oil leak

segments of the eye level stop light not working

Pass 5 Jan 2016 60,216 miles

front brake balance n/s slow

Pass 6 Jan 2015 59,095 miles

corrosion o/s/r undersill by suspension mountings

corrosion on fuel pipe

corrosion on wear on both rear brake discs o/s BORDERLINE

front and rear brake balance n/s slow

lift in both n/s/f and o/s/f bottom ball joint BORDERLINE

Fail 14 Jan 2014 57,962 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

corrosion on exhaust

leak of oil from diff

o/s/r tyre cracking

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 57,962 miles

corrosion on exhaust

leak of oil from diff

o/s/r tyre cracking

oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2013 55,954 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

condition n/s/f wheel arch

condition n/s/r tyre wall

rear brake balance n/s slow

Pass 7 Jan 2013 55,954 miles

condition n/s/f wheel arch

condition n/s/r tyre wall

rear brake balance n/s slow

Pass 18 Jan 2012 48,469 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 48,469 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 41,730 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 39,785 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 36,422 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 31,925 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 26,861 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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N583 EVW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 N583 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 N583 EVW registered?

N583 EVW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is N583 EVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N583 EVW shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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