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N70 LAM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,649 mi
Last recorded108,649 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN70 LAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2013 108,649 miles

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

O/S/F tyre is getting low on 3mm and has a cut in the tread

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2012 102,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jun 2011 96,660 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 90,624 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

engine oil leak

front wiper poor

Pass 23 May 2009 84,644 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 79,592 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 70,594 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 48,862 miles

rear diff oil seals are starting to leak

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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N70 LAM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N70 LAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N70 LAM registered?

N70 LAM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 1996.

Is N70 LAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N70 LAM shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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