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N683 MRN

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,844 mi
Last recorded120,844 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN683 MRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2008 120,844 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 113,530 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 113,530 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 105,443 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2006 105,422 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine oil level low, signs of severe leakage, recommend attention.

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

Surface corrosion on brake pipes, recommend attention & keep check on.

Tyres becoming low, 2-3mm, limit 1.6mm.

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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N683 MRN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N683 MRN, 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 N683 MRN registered?

N683 MRN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N683 MRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N683 MRN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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