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N681 FMA

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,516 mi
Last recorded188,516 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN681 FMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 188,516 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 172,761 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 172,761 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 171,204 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 163,533 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 154,593 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 147,063 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2005 147,059 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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N681 FMA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N681 FMA, 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 N681 FMA registered?

N681 FMA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N681 FMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N681 FMA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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