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N634 NBW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

231,921 mi
Last recorded231,921 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN634 NBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 231,921 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2012 231,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2011 227,300 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Front discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 221,268 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 214,854 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 209,318 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 209,318 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 203,928 miles

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

engine has oil leak.

Pass 12 Oct 2005 198,052 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 196,840 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Cooling system over heated during test.

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.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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N634 NBW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N634 NBW, 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 N634 NBW registered?

N634 NBW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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