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N767 EWB

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,434 mi
Last recorded83,434 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN767 EWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 83,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to t piece (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 82,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 82,451 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 80,419 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine pipe and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 80,418 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine pipe and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 77,480 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 75,360 miles

all 4 tyers cracking

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 72,536 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 72,536 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 69,350 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 66,272 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 62,650 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 59,598 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 55,951 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 52,489 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 48,148 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 43,944 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 39,451 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 35,401 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 30,856 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 25,013 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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N767 EWB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N767 EWB, 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 N767 EWB registered?

N767 EWB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 July 1996.

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