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N842 FET

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,336 mi
Last recorded102,336 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN842 FET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 102,336 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear flexi hoses perishing

n/s/f seat belt mouldy

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/r tyre getting close to limit

slight play in steering rack assembly

Pass 10 Jul 2010 97,123 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 91,268 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 91,264 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 91,264 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 82,530 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 137,269 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 137,269 miles

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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N842 FET is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N842 FET, 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 N842 FET registered?

N842 FET is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N842 FET safe to buy?

The MOT history for N842 FET shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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