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N772 RCD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,956 mi
Last recorded109,956 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN772 RCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 109,956 miles

both rear tyres wearing

rust started on wheel archs

strong advice o/s/f track rod ball joint play starting

Pass 8 Nov 2013 105,613 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

slight play in steering linkages

Fail 4 Nov 2013 105,527 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

slight play in steering linkages

Pass 8 Nov 2012 101,327 miles

all four brake hoses deteriorating

nearside front indicator showing white light

nearside front lower arm bushes deteriorating

nearside steering idlier and arm has play

nearside wing mirror slightly loose and glass deteriorated

offside front hub bearing has play

offside front lower arm rear bush deteriorated(strong advise)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 97,910 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 97,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 94,445 miles

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

n/s/r tyre low

play in n/s/f lower balljoint

rear brake discs lipped/corroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 16 Oct 2009 91,461 miles

coolant leak radiator area

offside front tyre low on edges

rear brake pads very low

Pass 28 Oct 2008 88,405 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

it would seem that there may be something on the steering mecanism that may need slight adjustment or attention

steering damper not working to full effect

Pass 24 Oct 2007 85,299 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 81,563 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 RCD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RCD, 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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N772 RCD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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