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N874 VFL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

181,908 mi
Last recorded181,908 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN874 VFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2011 181,908 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 181,810 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 174,332 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 169,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 169,915 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 161,284 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 159,405 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre cut to inner wall,but cord not exposed.

Pass 28 Feb 2009 155,729 miles

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 150,780 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2008 150,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 146,478 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 134,468 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 122,670 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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N874 VFL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N874 VFL, 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 N874 VFL registered?

N874 VFL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N874 VFL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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