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N796 SPM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

98,707 mi
Last recorded98,707 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN796 SPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 98,707 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & offside (esp offside inner) - monitor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 93,937 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 93,827 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 89,064 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 86,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 85,869 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 85,468 miles

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 84,938 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 84,827 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 83,411 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 81,899 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 81,208 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 80,485 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 76,685 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 76,422 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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N796 SPM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 N796 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 N796 SPM registered?

N796 SPM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 1996.

Is N796 SPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N796 SPM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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