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N784 BRX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,316 mi
Last recorded105,316 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN784 BRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 105,316 miles

both o/s tyres poor

n/s rear tyre very poor condition

Fail 29 Oct 2008 105,316 miles

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

both o/s tyres poor

n/s rear tyre very poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2007 99,908 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2007 99,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake discs worn/poor condition, unable to fully assess with wheels on

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside outer tail lamp inoperative

Rear brake discs and pads generally worn, unable to fully assess with wheels on

Unercar fuel pipe corroded adjacent to rear heal plate

Wear evident nearside lower swivel joint

Wiper blade worn/poor condition

Pass 24 Aug 2006 95,883 miles

Screen washers poor

Both front and nearside rear tyres badly worn on inner edges, all wheels damaged on inner edges

Co emissions on upper limit

Front brake discs and pads worn to service limit

Horn weak

Rear number plate delaminating

Fail 23 Aug 2006 95,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

all tyres badly worn on inner edges. all wheels damaged on inner rims

co emmisions on upper limit

front brake discs and pads worn to service limit

horn weak

rear number plate delaminating

screen washers poor

Pass 16 Aug 2005 85,755 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 85,755 miles

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

both front wheel inner rims damaged nearside, border line pass

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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N784 BRX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N784 BRX, 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 N784 BRX registered?

N784 BRX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 1996.

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