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N704 HUM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

152,129 mi
Last recorded152,129 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN704 HUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 152,129 miles

Corrosion on nearside and offside outer wings.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 152,129 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 152,071 miles

boot floor corroded on nearside

scratches on swept area of windscreen

wear on offside front lower ball joint

Pass 3 Apr 2012 152,062 miles

corrosion on boot floor at nearside rear

Pass 9 Mar 2011 151,733 miles

offside front flexy brake hose perished

offside lower ball joint boot perished

Pass 1 Apr 2010 147,570 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 142,794 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 142,794 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 139,113 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 134,558 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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N704 HUM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N704 HUM, 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 N704 HUM registered?

N704 HUM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 February 1996.

Is N704 HUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N704 HUM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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