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N803 CJA

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,980 mi
Last recorded87,980 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN803 CJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 87,980 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 87,967 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 87,811 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2011 87,811 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s and n/s rear disc's corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2010 86,344 miles

brake pipes corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2009 81,442 miles

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

n/s rear door doesn't open from outside

Pass 18 Sep 2008 80,253 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 77,984 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 74,821 miles

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

o/s front brake binding slightly

washers not spraying out much water

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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N803 CJA 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 N803 CJA, 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 N803 CJA registered?

N803 CJA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N803 CJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N803 CJA 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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