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N712 MMR

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,212 mi
Last recorded140,212 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN712 MMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2009 140,212 miles

Front number plate is discoloured.

Long travel on foot operated handbrake.

N/s front tyre is on the limit.

N/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Oil leaks underneath - unable to see cause due to undertrays.

Rear brake discs are corroded & pads look low.

Rear exhaust s leaking slightly.

Fail 19 Jun 2009 140,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front number plate is discoloured.

Long travel on foot operated handbrake.

N/s front tyre is on the limit.

N/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Oil leaks underneath - unable to see cause due to undertrays.

Rear brake discs are corroded & pads look low.

Rear exhaust s leaking slightly.

Fail 19 Jun 2008 137,397 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front number plate discoloured.

Fuel leak off pipes at pump are not leaking, but look damp.

Long travel on foot operated handbrake.

There is oil blown along the length of the car underneath, unable to see cause because of undertrays, recommend they are removed to find source.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 137,397 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front number plate discoloured.

Fuel leak off pipes at pump are not leaking, but look damp.

Long travel on foot operated handbrake.

There is oil blown along the length of the car underneath, unable to see cause because of undertrays, recommend they are removed to find source.

Pass 17 May 2007 132,901 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 132,900 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front number plate slightly discoloured

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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N712 MMR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N712 MMR, 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 N712 MMR registered?

N712 MMR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 1996.

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