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N626 WNH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,091 mi
Last recorded71,091 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN626 WNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 71,091 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2014 66,322 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 60,049 miles

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

OSR Tyre Cracking

Fail 18 Nov 2013 60,036 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

OSR Tyre Cracking

Pass 20 Dec 2012 55,435 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Heavy corrosion to steering, suspension and brake compenents and also to sills, floor pans and chassis rails.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls perishing.195/65R15/91V

Propeller shaft rear "doughnut" coupling perishing.

Fail 17 Dec 2012 55,434 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Heavy corrosion to steering, suspension and brake compenents and also to sills, floor pans and chassis rails.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls perishing.195/65R15/91V

Parking brakes imbalanced, nearside lagging. Recommend parking brake inspection.

Propeller shaft rear "doughnut" coupling perishing.

Pass 9 Oct 2010 55,341 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 49,359 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 45,645 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 43,520 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2005 41,722 miles

steering box leaking fluid slightly

Fail 20 Dec 2005 41,722 miles

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

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

steering box leaking fluid slightly

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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N626 WNH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N626 WNH, 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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N626 WNH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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