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N832 GAH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,030 mi
Last recorded176,030 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN832 GAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 176,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 176,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2010 176,001 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)

Pass 8 May 2010 176,001 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 171,307 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 168,549 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 164,278 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 160,454 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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N832 GAH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N832 GAH, 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 N832 GAH registered?

N832 GAH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N832 GAH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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