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N636 AYG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

148,885 mi
Last recorded148,885 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN636 AYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 148,885 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 141,887 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 134,561 miles

all four tyres side wall splitting

Pass 16 Nov 2012

all four thres have cracked walls

rear axle leaking oil

Pass 5 Nov 2011 130,533 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 130,096 miles

axle oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2009 128,650 miles

Rear Axle oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2008 127,365 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 125,755 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 125,755 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 121,175 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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N636 AYG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N636 AYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N636 AYG?

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What year was N636 AYG registered?

N636 AYG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is N636 AYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N636 AYG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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