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N833 FRV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,286 mi
Last recorded136,286 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN833 FRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 136,286 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 130,042 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2012 130,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2011 123,716 miles

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)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 119,341 miles

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

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

slight damage to windscreen outside zone a

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 6 May 2009 116,196 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

diff leaking

front underside of car covered with belly pan

rear discs rusty on edge

rear pads low

Pass 29 Apr 2008 110,476 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front underside of car covered with pan

offside front head light lens has a chip in it

rear pads getting low and rear discs rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2007 105,146 miles

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

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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N833 FRV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N833 FRV, 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 N833 FRV registered?

N833 FRV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N833 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N833 FRV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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