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N857 DME

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

194,820 mi
Last recorded194,820 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN857 DME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Oct 2012 194,820 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 188,271 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 182,944 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front number plate damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2009 176,832 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

noise from nearside rear road spring in common with a broken spring but nothing visable at time of test

Pass 7 Oct 2008 168,144 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 157,372 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 146,241 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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N857 DME is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N857 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 N857 DME registered?

N857 DME is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is N857 DME safe to buy?

The MOT history for N857 DME shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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