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N794 CJA

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

211,162 mi
Last recorded211,162 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN794 CJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 211,162 miles

corrosion around rear subframe mounts

fuel filter/pipes show signs of leaking

nearside rear tyre 2mm

play in nearside front wheel bearing

play in nearside steering idler bush

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2010 197,123 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 196,441 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

front wiper linkage parcially siezed

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 19 Sep 2008 171,823 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 171,823 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front lower wishbone rear bushes debonding and split

chips in screen zone a 10mm

nearside headlamp chipped

Pass 3 Jul 2007 167,539 miles

both front lower wishbone rear bushes debonding and split

damage to nearside rear outer sill

nearside headflamp glass holed

Fail 3 Jul 2007 167,539 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front lower wishbone rear bushes debonding and split

damage to nearside rear outer sill

nearside headflamp glass holed

Pass 21 Apr 2006 151,533 miles

chips in windscreen

damage to nearside outer sill

engine oil leaks

front lower suspension arm rear bushes cracked

fuel filter looks damp

offside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

slight lift in front lower swivels

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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N794 CJA 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 62.5%.

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 N794 CJA, 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 N794 CJA registered?

N794 CJA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 June 1996.

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