CarVerify

Free Car Check

N846 SNL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1797cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,347 mi
Last recorded103,347 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN846 SNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 103,347 miles

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

crack in n/s windscreen.

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge.

Fail 15 Aug 2011 103,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

crack in n/s windscreen.

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 101,611 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 97,372 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 94,503 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 89,628 miles

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

slight play in steering idler bush

Pass 31 Aug 2006 82,425 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 78,273 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N846 SNL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N846 SNL, 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

How do I check the history of N846 SNL?

You can check the full history of N846 SNL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N846 SNL registered?

N846 SNL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 April 1996.

Is N846 SNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N846 SNL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N846 SNL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N846 SNL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.