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N583 WUP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

47,725 mi
Last recorded47,725 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN583 WUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 47,725 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 46,546 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 45,611 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 41,934 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 39,308 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 36,410 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 32,274 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 30,148 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 28,666 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 27,550 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 27,232 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 27,232 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 26,758 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 25,958 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 24,880 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 24,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 22,514 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 21,148 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 WUP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WUP, 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 WUP registered?

N583 WUP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N583 WUP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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