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N839 CSP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,050 mi
Last recorded122,050 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN839 CSP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 122,050 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 118,649 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 118,649 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 114,672 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 114,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 110,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 106,680 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 99,882 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 93,919 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 93,919 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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N839 CSP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,155cc diesel 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 N839 CSP, 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 N839 CSP registered?

N839 CSP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 1996.

Is N839 CSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N839 CSP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N839 CSP have outstanding finance?

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