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N735 SMX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,622 mi
Last recorded154,622 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN735 SMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 154,622 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 147,814 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2015 147,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 144,914 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 144,914 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 142,463 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 142,463 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 140,222 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 135,446 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 135,446 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 129,044 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 129,042 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 122,411 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 122,411 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 122,411 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 116,345 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 110,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 110,893 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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N735 SMX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N735 SMX, 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 N735 SMX registered?

N735 SMX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 1996.

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