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N676 BMT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

186,142 mi
Last recorded186,142 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN676 BMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 186,142 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 183,967 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 181,078 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 178,764 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 176,574 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 173,622 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 171,430 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 168,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 164,664 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 160,630 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 156,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 150,997 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 141,259 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 133,985 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 133,985 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 127,126 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 118,502 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 110,592 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 102,708 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 91,398 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges.

Pass 4 Jan 2008 84,536 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 84,532 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 82,377 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 82,343 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

excessive oil leaking from rear axle

oil leaking from engine sump

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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N676 BMT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N676 BMT, 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 N676 BMT registered?

N676 BMT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 1996.

Is N676 BMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N676 BMT shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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