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N725 AWP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

195,756 mi
Last recorded195,756 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN725 AWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 195,756 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 193,478 miles

2x stonechips in windscreen

front numberplate damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2014

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

2x stonechips in windscreen

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2012 160,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 153,469 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside front outer wheel arches corroding

oil leak rear axle

Fail 13 Dec 2011 153,469 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside front outer wheel arches corroding

oil leak rear axle

Fail 11 Dec 2010 146,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front to rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 11 Dec 2010 146,830 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 16 Dec 2009 140,254 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 140,254 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 134,514 miles

damage to sidewall n,s front tyre

offside front,nearside front lower suspension arms rear bushes starting to perish,slight movement

slight wear n,s front steering idler

Fail 16 Dec 2008 134,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage to sidewall n,s front tyre

offside front,nearside front lower suspension arms rear bushes starting to perish,slight movement

slight wear n,s front steering idler

Pass 18 Dec 2007 128,417 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general surface corrosion starting throughout under body

Pass 20 Dec 2006 122,759 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 117,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 117,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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N725 AWP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N725 AWP, 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 N725 AWP registered?

N725 AWP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N725 AWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N725 AWP shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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