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N637 VPC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,342 mi
Last recorded83,342 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN637 VPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 83,342 miles

n/s/r light unit cracked

Fail 5 Sep 2013 83,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r light unit cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2012 73,340 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 71,793 miles

front wiper blade slightly torn on end.

Pass 28 Aug 2010 70,675 miles

Both rear tyres worn down to legal limit, suggest renewed.

Offside wing repeater faded almost to white, suggest bulb renewed.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 69,398 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyre tread depth right on legal limit.

Fail 24 Aug 2009 69,398 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s & n/s rear tyre tread depth right on legal limit.

Pass 27 Dec 2007 62,399 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 58,402 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 58,362 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 56,513 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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N637 VPC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N637 VPC, 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 N637 VPC registered?

N637 VPC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is N637 VPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N637 VPC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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