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N851 SPM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

240,848 mi
Last recorded240,848 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN851 SPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 240,848 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 240,848 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 232,280 miles

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

font and rear nomber to poor condion

rear exhoust to poor condion

Pass 16 Jul 2012 222,624 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 212,824 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 212,824 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 206,735 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 206,730 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 198,553 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear reg plates deteriating

Pass 7 Jul 2008 186,215 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 186,215 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 169,512 miles

o/s door mirror cover insecure and light body damage

Pass 8 Jun 2006 152,717 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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N851 SPM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N851 SPM, 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 N851 SPM registered?

N851 SPM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 July 1996.

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The MOT history for N851 SPM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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