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N886 MWX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,350 mi
Last recorded127,350 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN886 MWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 127,350 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 126,581 miles

Nearside Front steering idler movment

Pass 12 Jan 2024 122,763 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 118,291 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 118,291 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65r15 xl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 111,845 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Dec 2021 111,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jan 2021 106,962 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 98,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 93,413 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 93,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 88,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 80,691 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 73,839 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 69,821 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 63,303 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 62,736 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 62,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2011 60,373 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 57,927 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 55,484 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 52,879 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 49,373 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 47,845 miles

front brake pads wearing thin,both sides.

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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N886 MWX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N886 MWX, 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 N886 MWX registered?

N886 MWX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N886 MWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N886 MWX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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