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N837 COP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

34,120 mi
Last recorded34,120 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN837 COP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 34,120 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 33,051 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 32,109 miles

Front both shock absorbers very rusty

Rear both rear shock absorbers very rusty

front to rear fuel pipe very rusty

Pass 30 May 2017 30,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 29 May 2017 30,387 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter join to rubber hose (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 30,063 miles

brake pipes covered in grease coating

under trays and suspension covers fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2016 30,063 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

brake pipes covered in grease coating

under trays and suspension covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2012 29,610 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2011 29,195 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 27,683 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)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 26,682 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 24,052 miles

195/65/15v mitch

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all rear diff seals leaking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 21,308 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 19,968 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 18,431 miles

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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N837 COP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 N837 COP, 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 N837 COP registered?

N837 COP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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