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N776 CHC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,309 mi
Last recorded66,309 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN776 CHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 66,309 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 65,206 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 65,206 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 64,352 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 63,552 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 62,608 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 62,608 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 61,739 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 60,762 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 59,518 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 57,713 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 56,226 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 53,755 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 51,062 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 49,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Apr 2012 47,676 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 46,078 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 44,203 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 44,202 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 42,449 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 41,081 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 39,525 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 36,979 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 36,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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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N776 CHC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N776 CHC, 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 N776 CHC registered?

N776 CHC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N776 CHC safe to buy?

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