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N676 VEP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,027 mi
Last recorded134,027 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN676 VEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 134,027 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear brake discs worn

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 134,010 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs worn

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 123,063 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear brake disc worn

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 114,668 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 227,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

check strap on drivers door broken

Pass 29 Apr 2008 218,859 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VEP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N676 VEP, 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 N676 VEP registered?

N676 VEP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N676 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N676 VEP shows 6 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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