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N847 MGH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,646 mi
Last recorded68,646 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN847 MGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 68,646 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 62,385 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 53,385 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 41,951 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 41,951 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 41,821 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 28,762 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 18,952 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 18,717 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 18,477 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 18,477 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 18,198 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 17,892 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 17,013 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 16,353 miles

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

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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N847 MGH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N847 MGH, 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 N847 MGH registered?

N847 MGH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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