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N799 GVS

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

203,613 mi
Last recorded203,613 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN799 GVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2011 203,613 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 188,772 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 188,741 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 174,577 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 157,694 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 157,608 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

O/S/R OUTER SIDELIGHT N/W

Pass 15 Oct 2007 142,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 127,962 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 115,535 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 GVS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GVS, 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 N799 GVS registered?

N799 GVS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N799 GVS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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