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N79 BND

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,416 mi
Last recorded105,416 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN79 BND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 105,416 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all 4 s/abs [casings corroded]

smell of diesel.[no visible leaks]

wiper rubber torn

Pass 9 Oct 2017 103,718 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wear, (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 101,820 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 101,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 99,777 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 97,885 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 95,677 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2013 95,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 93,721 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 91,833 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 89,209 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 87,345 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 85,506 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 83,374 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 83,374 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 81,295 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 81,295 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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N79 BND is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 N79 BND, 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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N79 BND is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 1996.

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