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N721 SPM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,797 mi
Last recorded127,797 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN721 SPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 10 Jan 2014 127,797 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 123,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight lift in nearside front lower balljoint

Pass 14 Dec 2011 118,052 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE TO 1.6MM LIMIT

Pass 14 Dec 2010 112,353 miles

Advise oil leaks from engine and rear diff

Pass 27 Nov 2009 105,789 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 99,511 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 94,162 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 87,658 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 82,747 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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N721 SPM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N721 SPM, 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

How do I check the history of N721 SPM?

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What year was N721 SPM registered?

N721 SPM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 1996.

Is N721 SPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N721 SPM shows 9 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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