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N789 OGA

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,568 mi
Last recorded93,568 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN789 OGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 93,568 miles

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

n/side rear disc slight ovality

Pass 4 Mar 2008 83,674 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 72,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 72,473 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 61,543 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 61,370 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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N789 OGA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N789 OGA, 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 N789 OGA registered?

N789 OGA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 1996.

Is N789 OGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N789 OGA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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