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N799 DRW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,958 mi
Last recorded119,958 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN799 DRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 119,958 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 119,956 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 107,074 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 94,598 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 84,554 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Pass 7 Oct 2009 71,764 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 71,105 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 69,624 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 67,919 miles

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

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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N799 DRW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N799 DRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N799 DRW registered?

N799 DRW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 1996.

Is N799 DRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N799 DRW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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