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N789 SPM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,581 mi
Last recorded105,581 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN789 SPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2015 105,581 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 99,596 miles

nearside front flexi brake hose perrished

nearside front shock absorber damp

Pass 23 Feb 2013 93,641 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 93,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 88,278 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 82,195 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 74,782 miles

Rear brake pads - lining material worn low - more so on nearside outer pad - advise replacement

Pass 28 Feb 2009 69,692 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 69,689 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 63,985 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front wiper blade worn at edges

Pass 2 Mar 2007 59,128 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 52,861 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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N789 SPM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N789 SPM, 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 SPM registered?

N789 SPM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 February 1996.

Is N789 SPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N789 SPM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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