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N685 OGC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,876 mi
Last recorded149,876 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN685 OGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 149,876 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 147,712 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 147,689 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on

Pass 6 Oct 2011 145,579 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 135,369 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 126,009 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 121,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 121,080 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 116,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2006 108,339 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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N685 OGC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N685 OGC, 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 N685 OGC registered?

N685 OGC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 February 1996.

Is N685 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N685 OGC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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