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N661 LWL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,099 mi
Last recorded103,099 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN661 LWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 103,099 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 102,648 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight damage to windscreen

some slight corrosion to offside inner wing

Pass 12 Apr 2010 97,163 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer half of tread!

Pass 3 Apr 2009 93,246 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 90,455 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 90,455 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 88,266 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate!

Pass 12 Apr 2006 86,811 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 86,811 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Car just starting to over heat

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

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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N661 LWL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N661 LWL, 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

How do I check the history of N661 LWL?

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What year was N661 LWL registered?

N661 LWL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N661 LWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N661 LWL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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