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N86 CDC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,561 mi
Last recorded133,561 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN86 CDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 133,561 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust (rear) hanger broken but not insecure

nearside rear tyre has minor sidewall damage (cut)

offside front indicator lens missing

Fail 10 Jan 2014 133,561 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust (rear) hanger broken but not insecure

nearside rear tyre has minor sidewall damage (cut)

offside front indicator lens missing

Pass 8 Nov 2012 125,780 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover missing from offside front indicator

exhaust tailpipe mounting insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2011 118,808 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

drivers front tyre low on edges

loose wiring at horn area

Fail 4 Oct 2011 118,797 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

battery insecure

loose wiring at horn area

passenger front tyre low on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2010 111,929 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 111,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 107,469 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 97,578 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 89,784 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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N86 CDC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N86 CDC, 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 N86 CDC registered?

N86 CDC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 1996.

Is N86 CDC safe to buy?

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