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N740 DNH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,915 mi
Last recorded125,915 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN740 DNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 125,915 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged but readable (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroding

underside corroding

wiper intermittently doesn't park at bottom of windscreen

Pass 13 Jun 2018 124,348 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test wiper parks intermittently in center of screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine overheated

Fail 11 Jun 2018 124,348 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine overheated

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 120,595 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 120,309 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Wiper arm self parking in inappropriate positions (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 May 2016 118,489 miles

Offside front tyre scrubbed bald on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2015 110,098 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 110,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 103,958 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rusting

Pass 14 May 2013 102,683 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 101,462 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 May 2012 101,462 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 99,612 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 99,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 20 May 2010 97,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2010 97,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2009 92,284 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 89,207 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 89,207 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2007 84,914 miles

slight play in both track rod ends and offside bottom ball joint

Pass 21 Mar 2006 81,341 miles

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

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

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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N740 DNH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N740 DNH, 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 N740 DNH registered?

N740 DNH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 February 1996.

Is N740 DNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N740 DNH shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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