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N772 LCW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

159,606 mi
Last recorded159,606 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN772 LCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 159,606 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 159,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 158,612 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 157,878 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 157,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 157,006 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 156,171 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 154,850 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 153,719 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 152,846 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 151,703 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 151,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 150,291 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 147,849 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 145,668 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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N772 LCW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 N772 LCW, 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 N772 LCW registered?

N772 LCW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 1996.

Is N772 LCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N772 LCW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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