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N913 AMM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Maroon Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN913 AMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2023

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reverse light inop

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to underside and suspension

radiator insecure

radiator support panel bent

steering damper slightly leaking

windscreen delaminating

Pass 29 Apr 2022 104,262 miles

Front screen deteriorating in places

cooling radiator fan not working has should

exhaust system patched & very rusty in places

slight oil leak from rear engine area

Fail 29 Apr 2022 104,262 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front screen deteriorating in places

cooling radiator fan not working has should

exhaust system patched & very rusty in places

slight oil leak from rear engine area

Pass 16 Apr 2021 104,188 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 103,864 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 98,251 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 89,049 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 82,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 78,353 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 74,493 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 74,493 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 74,073 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 74,073 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 73,467 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 72,574 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 72,574 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 71,412 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 71,412 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 69,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 69,874 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 68,864 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 68,864 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 67,579 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2007 65,930 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 13 Jan 2006 63,870 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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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N913 AMM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Maroon with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 N913 AMM, 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 N913 AMM registered?

N913 AMM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 1996.

Is N913 AMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N913 AMM shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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