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N866 CMT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

93,788 mi
Last recorded93,788 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN866 CMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 93,788 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 92,018 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 91,747 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 91,362 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 91,056 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 91,056 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 90,641 miles

High level brake light not working.

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 May 2017 90,641 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

High level brake light not working.

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 90,219 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 90,219 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 88,947 miles

centre stop light not working

Pass 26 Jun 2014 88,378 miles

centre stop light is not working

exhaust pipe is starting to split under rear axle

slight plat in offside front suspension

Pass 27 Jun 2013 87,536 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 86,590 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2012 86,589 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 85,152 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 82,725 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 79,894 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 75,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 69,948 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 66,411 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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N866 CMT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N866 CMT, 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 N866 CMT registered?

N866 CMT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is N866 CMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N866 CMT shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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