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N663 NGF

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

189,631 mi
Last recorded189,631 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN663 NGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 189,631 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 189,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 189,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 188,963 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 188,661 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 188,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

offside front tyre low on tread

Pass 19 Sep 2018 187,871 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 187,658 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 186,976 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 180,631 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 180,631 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 184,806 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 183,386 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 182,774 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 182,300 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 181,376 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 179,648 miles

offside rear view mirror damaged but still gives view to rear

Pass 2 Jun 2008 166,492 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 166,492 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 157,864 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 147,231 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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N663 NGF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 N663 NGF, 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 N663 NGF registered?

N663 NGF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N663 NGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N663 NGF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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