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N705 RCD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,726 mi
Last recorded169,726 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN705 RCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 169,726 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 169,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 169,118 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 166,512 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 May 2019 166,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 May 2018 161,431 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2017 157,994 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded off

N/S/F Tyre badly perished

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

Oil leak

Steering box has slight play

Fail 11 May 2017 157,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Centre exhaust bracket corroded off

N/S/F Tyre badly perished

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

Oil leak

Steering box has slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2016 155,255 miles

N/S/F Tyre getting perished

N/S/R Tyre getting badly perished

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

Oil leak

Slight play in steering box

Fail 1 Jun 2016 155,255 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 7.981 (7.3.D.4)

N/S/F Tyre getting perished

N/S/R Tyre getting badly perished

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

Oil leak

Slight play in steering box

Pass 12 May 2015 152,319 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 150,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 146,599 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel tank breather pipe slighty deteriated

Pass 1 Jun 2012 145,963 miles

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

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel tank breather pipe slightly deteriated

Fail 30 May 2012 145,928 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel tank breather pipe slightly deteriated

Pass 27 May 2011 142,051 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s mirror loose.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 137,479 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 134,745 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 135,404 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 133,273 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 133,271 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 132,381 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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N705 RCD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N705 RCD, 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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N705 RCD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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