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N852 DME

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,328 mi
Last recorded82,328 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN852 DME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 82,328 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 82,318 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 81,969 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 81,212 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 80,517 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 80,517 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 79,648 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 79,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 78,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 78,341 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 76,522 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 74,989 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 74,989 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 70,997 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 70,997 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 66,688 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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N852 DME is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N852 DME, 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 N852 DME registered?

N852 DME is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 1996.

Is N852 DME safe to buy?

The MOT history for N852 DME shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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