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N618 FTR

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,785 mi
Last recorded98,785 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN618 FTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 98,785 miles

both rear tyres are bald on inside edge

Pass 27 Jan 2009 94,313 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 94,313 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 91,471 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 91,471 miles

Offside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 88,865 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 84,387 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 FTR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 N618 FTR, 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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How do I check the history of N618 FTR?

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What year was N618 FTR registered?

N618 FTR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is N618 FTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N618 FTR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N618 FTR have outstanding finance?

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