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N62 BND

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,747 mi
Last recorded150,747 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN62 BND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 150,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to offside front of vehicle

Fail 31 Jan 2011 143,346 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 143,346 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 140,383 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 134,032 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 130,238 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 125,988 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Minor play in N/S/F track controle arm

N/S/F tyre has just met the legal limit

N/S/R brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Very minor play in O/S/F top susspension ball joint

Pass 21 Dec 2005 121,587 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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N62 BND is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N62 BND, 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 N62 BND registered?

N62 BND is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is N62 BND safe to buy?

The MOT history for N62 BND shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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