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N602 ACP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

100,341 mi
Last recorded100,341 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN602 ACP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 100,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak rear diff

rear brake discs worn

Fail 31 Aug 2013 100,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak rear diff

rear brake discs worn

Pass 25 Jun 2010 98,528 miles

Heavy corrosion of fuel pipe at N/S rear.

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 98,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Heavy corrosion of fuel pipe at N/S rear.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 96,077 miles

Attention to o/s front tyre tread

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Jun 2009 96,077 miles

Attention to o/s front tyre tread

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jun 2008 92,074 miles

Left rear outer tail lamp inoperative.

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

Fail 25 Jun 2007 88,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 88,010 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 83,707 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 83,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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N602 ACP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N602 ACP, 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 N602 ACP registered?

N602 ACP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 1996.

Is N602 ACP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N602 ACP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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