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N708 ATW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,612 mi
Last recorded93,612 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN708 ATW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2015 93,612 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3) DANGEROUS

offside rear outer side light not working

slight water damage to rear number plate

Pass 19 Sep 2013 82,184 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre, quite worn

Pass 16 Oct 2012 81,284 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 81,284 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 80,348 miles

S.R.S light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering idler

Pass 19 Nov 2010 78,772 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 77,311 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 75,655 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 74,230 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 72,434 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 72,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre perrished out side edge

Pass 21 Nov 2005 69,970 miles

slight oil leak from steering damper

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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N708 ATW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N708 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 N708 ATW registered?

N708 ATW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N708 ATW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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