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N897 DYD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,836 mi
Last recorded127,836 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN897 DYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2019 127,836 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 119,276 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 108,298 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 99,076 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 88,872 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 75,411 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 69,399 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 67,875 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 61,555 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 55,556 miles

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 16 Jul 2009 47,512 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 40,204 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 39,983 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2005 38,958 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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N897 DYD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N897 DYD, 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 N897 DYD registered?

N897 DYD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 June 1996.

Is N897 DYD safe to buy?

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