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N812 RCD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,824 mi
Last recorded113,824 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN812 RCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 113,824 miles

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 upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 113,787 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 108,532 miles

corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

slight weap from o/s/r shock absorber

Fail 13 Sep 2011 108,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

front inner brake pads low

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r inner sidelight not working

o/s/r tyre tread on 2.2mm

slight weap from o/s/r shock absorber

Pass 26 Oct 2010 104,425 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 98,180 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perished

o/s/f lower ball joint gaiter split

slight leak from both front shock absorbers

slight movement in n/s/f lower ball joint

slight movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 28 Oct 2008 92,053 miles

slight leak from both front shock absorbers

Pass 17 Sep 2007 86,444 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 86,444 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

coolant leak from water pump area

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2006 82,165 miles

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

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 21 Nov 2005 76,574 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

check wear to n/s/r brake pads

oil leak

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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N812 RCD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N812 RCD, 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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N812 RCD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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