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N820 LGJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,405 mi
Last recorded96,405 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN820 LGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 96,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 96,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 95,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 90,917 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 90,917 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 85,532 miles

Front Propshaft Front flange Joint just starting to crack

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

Nearside Front Steering idler arm slight play

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 85,532 miles

Front Propshaft Front flange Joint just starting to crack

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

Nearside Front Steering idler arm slight play

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 81,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 75,946 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 74,366 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 74,366 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 71,099 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 67,829 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 63,942 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 61,904 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 59,133 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 56,450 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 52,347 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 49,350 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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N820 LGJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N820 LGJ, 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 N820 LGJ registered?

N820 LGJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 February 1996.

Is N820 LGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N820 LGJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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