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N905 GOW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,254 mi
Last recorded167,254 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN905 GOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 167,254 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 167,254 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 166,237 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 164,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 161,874 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 155,705 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 146,666 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 135,975 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 126,617 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 126,614 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2012 114,115 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 109,767 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 105,591 miles

slight damage to rear number plate

Pass 27 May 2009 102,280 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 97,039 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 97,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 93,845 miles

as previous advise sheet 624449657115

Fail 8 Jun 2007 93,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2006 88,458 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 88,458 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2005 82,276 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 82,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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N905 GOW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N905 GOW, 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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N905 GOW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 1996.

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