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N749 DMC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,109 mi
Last recorded165,109 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN749 DMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2016 165,109 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 159,022 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 157,838 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 155,996 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 149,711 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 140,716 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 134,096 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 123,363 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 116,676 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 110,022 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 102,916 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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N749 DMC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N749 DMC, 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 N749 DMC registered?

N749 DMC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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