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N834 NWT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,555 mi
Last recorded57,555 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN834 NWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 57,555 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 46,959 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 41,647 miles

O/S/R tyre damaged

Pass 30 May 2013 36,375 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 32,169 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

n/s o/s front tyres wearing on both edges. centre tread approx 4mm

Pass 24 May 2011 29,820 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 28,817 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 26,966 miles

slight diff oil leak

slight play in offside front inner tie rod

Pass 8 May 2008 26,218 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 26,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

*** cut to nearside rear tyre sidewall/tread but no cords evident. ***

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

various small chips in windscreen.

Pass 29 May 2007 25,269 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 24,076 miles

front headlamp aims becoming difused.

front wiper blade smearing windscreen.

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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N834 NWT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N834 NWT, 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 N834 NWT registered?

N834 NWT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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