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N829 MAM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,123 mi
Last recorded143,123 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN829 MAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2012 143,123 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 143,123 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 141,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Jul 2010 138,924 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 138,924 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 133,461 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake light flikering on dashboard.

parking brake foot padel traveling slightly low.

under chassie + engine tray fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2008 125,700 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 119,988 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 119,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 116,334 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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N829 MAM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N829 MAM, 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 N829 MAM registered?

N829 MAM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 April 1996.

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