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N81 UVV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,312 mi
Last recorded75,312 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN81 UVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 75,312 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 75,312 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 72,618 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 72,606 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 70,846 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 70,846 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 69,170 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 69,170 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wiring insecure in nearside engine bay

Pass 10 Feb 2011 66,142 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 65,973 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

advise play in steering linkages

Fail 29 Jul 2008 59,047 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 59,047 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 43,358 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 37,846 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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N81 UVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N81 UVV, 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 N81 UVV registered?

N81 UVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 February 1996.

Is N81 UVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N81 UVV shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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