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N875 HCA

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,292 mi
Last recorded68,292 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN875 HCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 68,292 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 60,122 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 56,638 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 56,638 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 56,369 miles

Advise, rust corosion n/s rear brake pipe.

Advise, rust corosion n/s rear fuel pipe.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 55,999 miles

Advise, rust corosion n/s rear brake pipe.

Advise, slight imbalance on front brakes.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 55,016 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 53,556 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 52,877 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 51,468 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 50,348 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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N875 HCA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N875 HCA, 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 N875 HCA registered?

N875 HCA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N875 HCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N875 HCA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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