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N788 XCT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

111,827 mi
Last recorded111,827 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN788 XCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 111,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jan 2014 111,821 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 99,240 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 95,307 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 90,767 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing low

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 23 Feb 2010 86,385 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 80,219 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

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

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2008 73,047 miles

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

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 2 Mar 2007 61,499 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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N788 XCT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green 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 N788 XCT, 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 N788 XCT registered?

N788 XCT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 1996.

Is N788 XCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N788 XCT 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.

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