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N682 EBG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,789 mi
Last recorded113,789 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN682 EBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 113,789 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2014 113,780 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2013 108,957 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 103,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

Fail 7 Feb 2012 103,069 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

Pass 7 Feb 2011 96,807 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2011 96,788 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

lambda readings close to limits

Fail 6 Feb 2010 90,741 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

poss water pump leaking

Pass 6 Feb 2010 90,741 miles

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

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

poss water pump leaking

Pass 3 Feb 2009 84,644 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 78,947 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 78,947 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 72,938 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 72,938 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 67,059 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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N682 EBG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N682 EBG, 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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N682 EBG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 June 1996.

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