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N662 AYG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,632 mi
Last recorded44,632 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN662 AYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 May 2015 44,632 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2014 39,593 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 25 May 2013 35,125 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 11 May 2012 32,091 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 30,500 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 11 Mar 2010 29,704 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 28,525 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 28,339 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 28,339 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 27,627 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 25,242 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 24,668 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (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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N662 AYG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AYG, 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 N662 AYG registered?

N662 AYG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 1996.

Is N662 AYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N662 AYG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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