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N649 WNH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,563 mi
Last recorded105,563 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN649 WNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 105,563 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

n/s/r fuel pipe corroding

n/s/r outer tyre wall cracking

o/s/f brake pipe corroding + n/s/f brake pipe

play @ inner steering rack joints

Pass 15 Feb 2016 105,079 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2016 105,077 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake warning lamp on dash indicating fault

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2015 104,487 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 103,918 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 103,918 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 103,468 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipe from tank slightly corroded

offside rear tyre cracking inside side wall

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 6 Feb 2012 102,824 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2011 101,713 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 100,319 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 100,310 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 97,195 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 13 Feb 2009 97,193 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 18 Feb 2008 89,868 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 89,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007
Fail 13 Feb 2007

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 70,447 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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N649 WNH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 N649 WNH, 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 N649 WNH registered?

N649 WNH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 1996.

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