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N611 CBD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 3606cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,787 mi
Last recorded159,787 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN611 CBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,606cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2010 159,787 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

windscreen scratched--wiper blade split--nsr door wont open--osf tyre wearing low--engine misfireing

Pass 9 Oct 2008 157,727 miles

nsr door wont open---nsr side light inop---nail in nsf tyre---osr floor very rusty---osr brake pipe rusty---rear number plate poor---ns door mirror broken---osf door check strap broken

Fail 30 Sep 2008 157,727 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nsr door wont open---nsr side light inop---nail in nsf tyre---osr floor very rusty---osr brake pipe rusty---rear number plate poor---ns door mirror broken---osf door check strap broken

Pass 1 Dec 2006 154,872 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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N611 CBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 3,606cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N611 CBD, 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 N611 CBD registered?

N611 CBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 1996.

Is N611 CBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N611 CBD shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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