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N832 SPM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,123 mi
Last recorded98,123 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN832 SPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 98,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 95,538 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 95,538 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 92,106 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 89,358 miles

Both rear tyres on 2.5mm

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 May 2016 89,233 miles

rear coil springs rusty and unable to view fully

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 12 May 2015 85,309 miles

both rear tyres very much on limit

Fail 12 May 2015 85,309 miles

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

both rear tyres very much on limit

Pass 27 May 2014 78,830 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 7 May 2013 76,473 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 May 2013 76,473 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 May 2012 75,428 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 74,193 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 72,295 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 69,327 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 69,327 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2008 66,653 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 63,770 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 60,136 miles

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

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

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 SPM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White 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 N832 SPM, 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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N832 SPM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 1996.

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