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N686 EPX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,825 mi
Last recorded112,825 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN686 EPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 112,825 miles

front brake pad material approximatly 1/2 worn/also brake fluid level between minimum and maximum

front exhaust down pipe heat shield detached -will cause rattle

near side and offside fronr lower wishbone inner rubber bushs slight perishing cracking -no excess free movement

near side front and offside rear tyres slight damage to outer side walls due to kerbing

rear shock absorbers near side and offside bodys moderate surface corrosion

slight fluid leak from offside front shock absorber

waters marks in front and rear number plates -digits still legible

Pass 27 May 2008 104,273 miles

front suspension lower wishbone inner rubber bushs slight perishing-no excess free movement

water marks in front number plate -digits still legible

Pass 29 May 2007 95,956 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 95,953 miles

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

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

rear differential oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2006 88,932 miles

near side rear tyre worn out side edge

offside and near side front tyres worn slightly inside and out side edges

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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N686 EPX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N686 EPX, 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 N686 EPX registered?

N686 EPX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 February 1996.

Is N686 EPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N686 EPX shows 5 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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