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N75 OCD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,070 mi
Last recorded192,070 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN75 OCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 192,070 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 97,373 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 89,293 miles

wiper blade split

Pass 14 May 2010 78,126 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 78,126 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2009 72,549 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 66,559 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 60,628 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 56,521 miles

coolant level light on

offside rear brake hose starting to crack

slight play in offside rear lower outer arm bush

Fail 25 May 2006 56,521 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

coolant level light on

offside rear brake hose starting to crack

slight play in offside rear lower outer arm bush

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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N75 OCD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N75 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N75 OCD registered?

N75 OCD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 1996.

Is N75 OCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N75 OCD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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