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N889 RJS

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Lpg 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

204,637 mi
Last recorded204,637 miles
Recorded on6 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN889 RJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2013 204,637 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 198,165 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 198,165 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 190,575 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 179,103 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 161,009 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 144,757 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 144,757 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 129,768 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 117,927 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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N889 RJS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,199cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N889 RJS, 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 N889 RJS registered?

N889 RJS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N889 RJS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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