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N799 OGA

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,718 mi
Last recorded160,718 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN799 OGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 160,718 miles

Fuel filter pipe clip rusted through req change

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 150,460 miles

CORROSION IN BOTH REAR INNER CILL PANELS...

Pass 30 Sep 2008 139,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2007 121,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear flexy hoses perrished

Pass 21 Sep 2007 121,327 miles

both rear flexy hoses perrished

Pass 11 Sep 2006 118,439 miles

1. Osf tyre has a nail in it †2. Nsf & OSf chassis corroded around wishbone mounts †3. Oil leak from diff †4. Rear wishbone inner bushes are perished †5. Steel brake pipes are corroded † †

6. Wiper blade is poor †7. Brake flexi hoses are perished †8. Slight seepage of fluid from pas pipe

Fail 7 Sep 2006 118,316 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1. Osf tyre has a nail in it †2. Nsf & Osf chassis corroded around the wishbone mounts †3. Oil leak from diff †4. Steel brake pipes are corroded †5. Rear wishbone inner bushes are perrished †

6. Steel brake pipes are corroded †7. Wiper blade is poor †8. Brake flexi hoses are perished

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 OGA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol 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 N799 OGA, 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 OGA registered?

N799 OGA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 May 1996.

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