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N831 GMJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,194 mi
Last recorded154,194 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN831 GMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2011 154,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 149,545 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 143,539 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 134,963 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 126,541 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 119,359 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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N831 GMJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N831 GMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N831 GMJ registered?

N831 GMJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N831 GMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N831 GMJ shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N831 GMJ have outstanding finance?

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