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N922 GSJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

185,102 mi
Last recorded185,102 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN922 GSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 185,102 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

rust patches

suspension boots & bushes perished

Fail 9 Jul 2018 185,102 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension boots & bushes perished

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

rust patches

Pass 8 Jul 2017 182,139 miles

fuel pipes corroding

rear subframe & rear suspension arms rusty & corroding

rust & corrosion in various places

some brake pipes rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2016 179,280 miles

fuel and brake pipes rusty

slight play lower arm rear bushes

various rust patches

Fail 15 Jul 2016 179,280 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

fuel and brake pipes rusty

slight play lower arm rear bushes

various rust patches

Fail 18 Jul 2015 176,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rust patches

rust patches

slight exhaust leaks

slight travel on footbrake

some brake pipes rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2015 176,373 miles

rust patches

rust patches

slight exhaust leaks

slight travel on footbrake

some brake pipes rusty

Fail 19 Jul 2014 169,929 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake & fuel pipes corroding

chips on screen

n/s/r tyre just off limits

Pass 19 Jul 2014 169,929 miles

brake & fuel pipes corroding

chips on screen

n/s/r tyre just off limits

Pass 20 Jul 2013 163,164 miles

chip in 'A' zone of screen

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

some brake pipes corroding

Fail 20 Jul 2013 163,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

chip in 'A' zone of screen

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

some brake pipes corroding

Pass 21 Jul 2012 156,946 miles

chips on screen

n/s/f tyre close to limits

n/s/r tyre on limits

rust patches

some brake pipes & fuel pipes corroding

Pass 27 Jul 2011 150,667 miles

front tyres perishing

o/s/f lower arm rear bush deteriorating

play in steering joints

slight lift in n/s/f lower swivel

Pass 16 Jul 2010 143,662 miles

brake & fuel pipes corroding

slight play in swivels

Fail 10 Jul 2010 143,662 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

brake & fuel pipes corroding

slight play in swivels

Pass 11 Jul 2009 137,157 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 130,827 miles

chips on screen

rear discs slightly corroded

some brake pipes rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2007 123,664 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in swivels

Fail 7 Jul 2007 123,664 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in swivels

Pass 6 Jul 2006 116,580 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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N922 GSJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 N922 GSJ, 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 N922 GSJ registered?

N922 GSJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N922 GSJ safe to buy?

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