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N687 NOU

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,398 mi
Last recorded143,398 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN687 NOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 143,398 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Nov 2020 143,492 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2019 141,373 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 141,176 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 141,098 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 134,978 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 133,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 133,523 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 129,189 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 125,511 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 122,670 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 119,965 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 116,200 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 111,564 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 107,185 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 102,530 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 99,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 95,281 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 95,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OSF Tyre tread getting low on outer shoulder

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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N687 NOU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N687 NOU, 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 N687 NOU registered?

N687 NOU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 1996.

Is N687 NOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N687 NOU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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