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N63 LRT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,412 mi
Last recorded128,412 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN63 LRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 128,412 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 128,333 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 121,776 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 115,711 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 115,574 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

windscreen scratched

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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N63 LRT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N63 LRT, 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 N63 LRT registered?

N63 LRT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N63 LRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N63 LRT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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