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N919 NGN

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

163,345 mi
Last recorded163,345 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN919 NGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 163,345 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 153,597 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 143,341 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 131,165 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 120,792 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 109,876 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)

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

Offside Front 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 12 Oct 2010 98,053 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 85,810 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 85,810 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 74,244 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 66,599 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 62,807 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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N919 NGN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N919 NGN, 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 N919 NGN registered?

N919 NGN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N919 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N919 NGN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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