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N847 VRP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,158 mi
Last recorded80,158 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN847 VRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 80,158 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre damaged on sidewall .

Wiperblade slightly deteriorated .

Pass 17 Oct 2015 74,258 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 74,182 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 67,579 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 62,722 miles

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

Slight free play in steering rack

Fail 9 Oct 2012 59,957 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 59,957 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 57,343 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 54,306 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 51,209 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 47,248 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 44,718 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 39,804 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 39,726 miles

hole in o/s reversing light lens and n/s parking brake low effort

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 VRP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VRP, 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 VRP registered?

N847 VRP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N847 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N847 VRP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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