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N745 GGS

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,274 mi
Last recorded143,274 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN745 GGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 143,274 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

strong smell of fuel from rear but no signs of any leaks

Pass 19 Mar 2011 131,574 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 129,565 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)

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

air bag light

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 2 Apr 2010 126,333 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 126,306 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 121,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 116,744 miles

FRONT DISCS INNER EDGE CORRODING

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

O/S/R AND N/S/R BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 6 Apr 2007 112,269 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 107,878 miles

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

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

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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N745 GGS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N745 GGS, 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 N745 GGS registered?

N745 GGS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 February 1996.

Is N745 GGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N745 GGS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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