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N894 WOV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

184,592 mi
Last recorded184,592 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN894 WOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 184,592 miles

slight damage on n/s/f outer tyre wall.

Fail 7 Apr 2009 184,588 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight damage on n/s/f outer tyre wall.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 174,380 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 174,380 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 166,263 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 166,262 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 157,906 miles

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

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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N894 WOV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N894 WOV, 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 N894 WOV registered?

N894 WOV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 January 1996.

Is N894 WOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N894 WOV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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