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N73 RCD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

101,297 mi
Last recorded101,297 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN73 RCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 101,297 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose on inner wing next to plastic retaining clip (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 101,185 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wing to hose within plastic retaining clip (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 100,915 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 100,349 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 99,627 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 99,110 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 98,680 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 98,160 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 97,394 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 97,243 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracked between treads

offside front tyre cracked between treads

Fail 7 Nov 2012 97,243 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre cracked between treads

offside front tyre cracked between treads

Pass 17 Nov 2011 97,021 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 96,756 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked in treaded area

Pass 15 Dec 2009 96,442 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 95,823 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 95,128 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 94,401 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 93,633 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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N73 RCD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 N73 RCD, 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 N73 RCD registered?

N73 RCD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 January 1996.

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