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N845 CEY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Lpg 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,822 mi
Last recorded67,822 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN845 CEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2009 67,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 67,822 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 59,948 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 55,838 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 52,607 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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N845 CEY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N845 CEY, 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 N845 CEY registered?

N845 CEY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 1996.

Is N845 CEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N845 CEY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N845 CEY have outstanding finance?

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