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N678 EYD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,998 mi
Last recorded165,998 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN678 EYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2012 165,998 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 165,998 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 156,060 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 156,060 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 145,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 14 Oct 2009 135,484 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 125,113 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 114,207 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 102,583 miles

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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N678 EYD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N678 EYD, 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 N678 EYD registered?

N678 EYD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N678 EYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N678 EYD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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