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N802 DWC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,569 mi
Last recorded143,569 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN802 DWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Dec 2012 143,569 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 125,125 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 116,186 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front windscreen fogging round edges

Pass 28 Sep 2009 111,843 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear differential slight leak

slight fogging around edges off front screen

Pass 27 Sep 2008 109,156 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 105,379 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 99,969 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N802 DWC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N802 DWC, 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 N802 DWC registered?

N802 DWC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N802 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N802 DWC shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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