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N899 SVK

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,342 mi
Last recorded104,342 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN899 SVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 104,342 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 104,342 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 100,469 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 96,999 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 94,556 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 91,250 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 87,927 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 May 2008 87,927 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 84,813 miles

n/s lower ball joint worn

bonnet wont latch

front pads very low

front pipe bracket broken

n/s steering system stabilizer bush worn

Pass 26 May 2006 81,336 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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N899 SVK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol 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 N899 SVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N899 SVK registered?

N899 SVK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N899 SVK safe to buy?

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