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N770 WTA

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,238 mi
Last recorded128,238 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN770 WTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 128,238 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2012 124,219 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 120,324 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 109,639 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 104,414 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 98,282 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 98,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 85,804 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 74,923 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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N770 WTA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N770 WTA, 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 N770 WTA registered?

N770 WTA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 1996.

Is N770 WTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N770 WTA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N770 WTA have outstanding finance?

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