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N618 COV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,064 mi
Last recorded115,064 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN618 COV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 115,064 miles

Front tyres low tread.

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Fail 11 Dec 2017 115,064 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front tyres low tread.

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 22 Aug 2016 113,552 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes worn

Pass 1 Sep 2015 112,212 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 110,732 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 108,741 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 107,011 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 107,011 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 104,624 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 99,617 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 96,806 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 94,310 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 91,328 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 87,959 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 83,771 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges,offside worse,possible tracking problem.

Fail 23 Jul 2005 83,771 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges,offside worse,possible tracking problem.

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

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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N618 COV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N618 COV, 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 N618 COV registered?

N618 COV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 February 1996.

Is N618 COV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N618 COV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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