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N833 SPM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,539 mi
Last recorded87,539 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN833 SPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 87,539 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edge

Fail 7 Jun 2013 87,485 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Jun 2012 71,567 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2011 67,814 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 66,499 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 66,498 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2009 60,882 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 57,822 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 54,260 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 54,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 SPM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc 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 N833 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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What year was N833 SPM registered?

N833 SPM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 February 1996.

Is N833 SPM safe to buy?

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