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N763 MWS

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

161,090 mi
Last recorded161,090 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN763 MWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 161,090 miles

brake wear indicate,but no defect found

Fail 11 Apr 2016 161,090 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 161,033 miles

the front reg plate is cracked

the o/s/f tyre has heavy wear on its inner edge

Fail 6 Jan 2015 161,033 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

the front reg plate is cracked

the o/s/f tyre has heavy wear on its inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2014 161,007 miles

the n/s/f door mirror is insecure

the o/s/f tyre has heavy wear on its inner edge

Fail 6 Jan 2014 161,007 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

the n/s/f door mirror is insecure

the o/s/f tyre has heavy wear on its inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2013 190,665 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 190,665 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 159,476 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs show heavy wear

o/s/r tyr is worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Jan 2012 159,476 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs show heavy wear

o/s/r tyr is worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2011 158,361 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre is worn on its inner edge

o/s/r tyre is worn on its inner edge

Fail 4 Jan 2011 158,361 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre is worn on its inner edge

o/s/r tyre is worn on its inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2010 157,149 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 154,959 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 154,957 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 153,269 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 153,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 149,812 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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N763 MWS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N763 MWS, 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 N763 MWS registered?

N763 MWS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 May 1996.

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