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N690 EBG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,189 mi
Last recorded97,189 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN690 EBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 97,189 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2016 97,071 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

engine covers

Fail 7 Dec 2016 97,071 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light damaged (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

engine covers

Pass 22 Jan 2016 96,919 miles

covers under bonnet

Fail 22 Jan 2016 96,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

covers under bonnet

Pass 12 Jan 2015 96,106 miles

front shockers corroded

n/s and o/s front brake pipes rusty

slight play in steering idler bush

Pass 17 Feb 2014 95,136 miles

ADVISE FUEL CAP SEALING WASHER SPLITTING

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 93,904 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 92,752 miles

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SPLIT AND PERISHING

ADVISE N/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL HAVILY SPLITTING AND PERISHING

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 92,752 miles

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SPLIT AND PERISHING

ADVISE N/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL HAVILY SPLITTING AND PERISHING

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 91,684 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 90,697 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 89,391 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 88,259 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 86,619 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 84,081 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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N690 EBG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N690 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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What year was N690 EBG registered?

N690 EBG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 1996.

Is N690 EBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N690 EBG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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