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N650 VPC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,049 mi
Last recorded126,049 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN650 VPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 126,049 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear sub frame bushes worn

front exhaust bracket broken/but exhaust still secure

nearside front door mirror cover missing

nearside rear seat belt buckle cover missing

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

play in both front lower ball joints

play in both front wheels

Pass 10 Aug 2011 123,888 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 123,888 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 120,780 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear bumper insecure

nsr tyre starting to crack and perish on outer sidewall

Pass 28 Jul 2009 116,099 miles

nsr seat belt buckle plastic cover missing

nsr tyre starting to perish and crack on side wall

Fail 28 Jul 2009 116,098 miles

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

nsr seat belt buckle plastic cover missing

nsr tyre starting to perish and crack on side wall

Pass 6 Aug 2008 114,207 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 111,153 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 107,299 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 107,299 miles

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

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

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

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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N650 VPC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N650 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N650 VPC registered?

N650 VPC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N650 VPC safe to buy?

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