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N836 FRV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,013 mi
Last recorded118,013 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN836 FRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 118,013 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 118,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 104,766 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres tread low

coolant level lamp showing fault

n/s rear wheel bearing worn

Fail 2 Apr 2014 104,766 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres tread low

coolant level lamp showing fault

n/s front tyre tread low and nail in tread

n/s rear wheel bearing worn

Fail 2 Apr 2013 99,679 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Apr 2013 99,679 miles

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Apr 2012 96,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel cap is not an original type

O/S/R wheel bearing noisy

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 93,086 miles

Coolant level warning light on the dashboard

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 93,086 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant level warning light on the dashboard

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 89,219 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 89,219 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 85,542 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 85,542 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 82,827 miles

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

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

advise rear reg/plate may need replacement in near future.

Pass 23 Apr 2007 79,154 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 79,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 74,754 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 74,754 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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N836 FRV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N836 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N836 FRV registered?

N836 FRV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 February 1996.

Is N836 FRV safe to buy?

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