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N591 CBU

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

202,286 mi
Last recorded202,286 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN591 CBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 202,286 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 202,286 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 201,477 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 19,611 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 189,944 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 184,002 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 177,814 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 172,100 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 167,500 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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N591 CBU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N591 CBU, 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 N591 CBU registered?

N591 CBU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 June 1996.

Is N591 CBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N591 CBU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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