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N876 SDG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

152,893 mi
Last recorded152,893 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN876 SDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 152,893 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all 4 shock absorbers corroded

both front wings corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2021 152,893 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all 4 shock absorbers corroded

both front wings corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2019 151,804 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 150,522 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 149,261 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 148,722 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 147,134 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 144,062 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 139,743 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 135,693 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 130,689 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 123,657 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 118,192 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 112,480 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 105,499 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 98,792 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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N876 SDG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 N876 SDG, 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 N876 SDG registered?

N876 SDG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 1996.

Is N876 SDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N876 SDG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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