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N817 CMT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,969 mi
Last recorded96,969 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN817 CMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2013 96,969 miles

off side front wheel arch corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2012 93,729 miles

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

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

O/S/F wheel arch corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 93,729 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

O/S/F wheel arch corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 91,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 20 Oct 2009 91,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 4 Jun 2008 90,688 miles

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 19 Jun 2007 87,925 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2006 87,081 miles

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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N817 CMT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N817 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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What year was N817 CMT registered?

N817 CMT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is N817 CMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N817 CMT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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