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N802 MWS

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,208 mi
Last recorded118,208 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN802 MWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 118,208 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 117,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Coolant leak

Pass 6 Jun 2011 105,443 miles

major water leak,wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 6 Jun 2011 105,442 miles

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

major water leak,wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2010 96,068 miles

pipe under o/s rear wheel arch perished,engine started to get hot during emission test

Fail 1 Jun 2010 96,064 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

pipe under o/s rear wheel arch perished,engine started to get hot during emission test

Pass 19 Jun 2007 91,667 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 84,591 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 84,591 miles

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

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 MWS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N802 MWS, 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 N802 MWS registered?

N802 MWS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 1996.

Is N802 MWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N802 MWS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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