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N881 SEW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

199,860 mi
Last recorded199,860 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN881 SEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2018 199,860 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 187,213 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 185,119 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 180,467 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 176,719 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 167,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 158,893 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 140,538 miles

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

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 125,301 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 108,027 miles

small chip in front screen

Pass 15 Feb 2008 95,561 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 77,225 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 68,587 miles

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

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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N881 SEW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N881 SEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N881 SEW?

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What year was N881 SEW registered?

N881 SEW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 1996.

Is N881 SEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N881 SEW shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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