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N706 ATW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,404 mi
Last recorded96,404 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN706 ATW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 96,404 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 92,012 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 90,464 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 89,159 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 89,159 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 85,050 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 85,050 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 82,958 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 82,958 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 80,825 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 77,762 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 74,718 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 69,680 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 69,680 miles

Centre Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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N706 ATW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N706 ATW, 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 N706 ATW registered?

N706 ATW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N706 ATW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N706 ATW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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