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N644 VPC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,618 mi
Last recorded145,618 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN644 VPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2008 145,618 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

outer o/s/r sidelight not working

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 26 Oct 2007
Fail 12 Feb 2007 133,024 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both head lights have poor pattern

Pass 12 Feb 2007 133,024 miles

both head lights have poor pattern

Pass 9 Feb 2006 97,262 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 97,262 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake pedal rubber wearing

o\s\f and n/s/r tyres wearing

oil leaks

play front roll bar bushes

rear brake discs corrosion

rear pads low

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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N644 VPC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N644 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 N644 VPC registered?

N644 VPC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is N644 VPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N644 VPC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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