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N791 CHC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,120 mi
Last recorded84,120 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN791 CHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 84,120 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 84,115 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 77,914 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 77,914 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 70,730 miles

Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 67,290 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 57,196 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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N791 CHC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N791 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 N791 CHC registered?

N791 CHC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is N791 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N791 CHC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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