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N662 ATW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,030 mi
Last recorded141,030 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN662 ATW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 141,030 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 138,699 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 138,699 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 135,896 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s & o/s outer bushes. (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 133,310 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 129,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres bald on inner edge

windscreen chipped outside swept area & opaque around edge

Pass 12 Feb 2014 125,934 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 121,998 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge. n/s/f tyre bold on inside edge.

Fail 11 Feb 2013 121,998 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge. n/s/f tyre bold on inside edge.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 116,207 miles

Both off side and near side front tyres have slight inner edge wear

Exhaust down pipe heat shield adrift

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn, rear pads apear half worn

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in both steering drag links

Pass 11 Jan 2011 109,786 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Off side rear and near side front tyres have slight inner edge wear

Rear brake pads half worn

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 109,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Off side rear and near side front tyres have slight inner edge wear

Rear brake pads half worn

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Wiper blade smeering slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2010 105,162 miles

Both front tyres have slight inner adge wear

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

Near side front and both side repeater indicator bulbs starting to loose color

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear brake pads half worn

Pass 20 Jan 2009 98,130 miles

Off side rear tyre valve cracking

Both rear tyres have slight outer edge ware

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

Minor gear oil leak

Near side front tyre has slight inner and outer edge ware

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Off side front tyre has slight inner & outer edge ware

Off side front tyre valve cracking

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear diff damp

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 91,493 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 84,744 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 80,509 miles

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

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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N662 ATW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N662 ATW, 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 N662 ATW registered?

N662 ATW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 1996.

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