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N74 OCD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,997 mi
Last recorded88,997 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN74 OCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 88,997 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 85,381 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 84,551 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 84,547 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All 4 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 83,890 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 83,430 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 81,402 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 79,678 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 79,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 77,681 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 77,681 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 75,822 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 74,162 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 71,776 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 71,773 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2007 67,369 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2006 60,336 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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N74 OCD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N74 OCD, 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 N74 OCD registered?

N74 OCD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N74 OCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N74 OCD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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