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N898 ENB

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,162 mi
Last recorded58,162 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN898 ENB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2010 58,162 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 58,162 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 58,162 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 58,162 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 58,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 57,116 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 54,455 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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N898 ENB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N898 ENB, 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 N898 ENB registered?

N898 ENB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N898 ENB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N898 ENB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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