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N623 LWL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,372 mi
Last recorded128,372 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN623 LWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 128,372 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 128,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 128,029 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 123,411 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 118,666 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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N623 LWL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N623 LWL, 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 N623 LWL registered?

N623 LWL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is N623 LWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N623 LWL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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