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N806 CMT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

189,278 mi
Last recorded189,278 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN806 CMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 189,278 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on the inner edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

crack in offside upper windscreen not affecting the view

Pass 26 May 2016 176,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front 3x nails in tyre

Offside Rear deep cracking in tyre inner sidewall

Offside Rear nail in tyre

crack in offside upper windscreen not seriously affecting the view

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2016 176,355 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front 3x nails in tyre

Offside Rear deep cracking in tyre inner sidewall

Offside Rear nail in tyre

crack in offside upper windscreen not seriously affecting the view

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 174,482 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 174,223 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 173,682 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 171,283 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 165,621 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 158,412 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 153,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front tyres perished and cracking

Fail 9 Dec 2008 153,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres perished and cracking

Pass 20 Nov 2007 141,190 miles

Engine has water loss

Exhaust condition poor

Front brake disc condition

O/S/F shock absorber damp with oil

Rear brake pads lining low

both front tyres inner edge of tread depth

Fail 16 Nov 2007 141,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine has water loss

Exhaust condition poor

Front brake disc condition

O/S/F shock absorber damp with oil

Rear brake pads lining low

both front tyres inner edge of tread depth

Pass 26 Oct 2006 128,546 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 128,546 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N806 CMT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N806 CMT, 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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N806 CMT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 1996.

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