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N746 FSR

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,715 mi
Last recorded86,715 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN746 FSR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2009 86,715 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 86,279 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 72,471 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 72,471 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 59,540 miles

N/s/f shock absorber slightly damp with oil around seal

O/s/f mudflap insecure

Slight exhaust leak

Slight leak from steering damper

Slight play in front lower ball joints

Slight play in steering idle arm bush

Pass 20 Apr 2006 55,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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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N746 FSR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N746 FSR, 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 N746 FSR registered?

N746 FSR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 1996.

Is N746 FSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N746 FSR shows 6 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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