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N839 GAH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

175,279 mi
Last recorded175,279 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN839 GAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 175,279 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 170,897 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 166,712 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear brake flexi hoses perishing

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

diff leaking

fuel cap seal splitting

oil leak

slight play in steering

Pass 11 Jan 2015 159,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 151,965 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 142,291 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 142,291 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 142,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 131,122 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 122,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 122,482 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 115,903 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 110,408 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 103,340 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 96,752 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 91,654 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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N839 GAH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N839 GAH, 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 GAH registered?

N839 GAH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 February 1996.

Is N839 GAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N839 GAH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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