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N924 UNH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,936 mi
Last recorded59,936 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN924 UNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 59,936 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)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 59,361 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 58,488 miles

Oil leak

front bumper has temporary repair in effect with gaffer tape

rear bumper has temporary repair in effect with gaffer tape

Pass 30 Jul 2013 57,499 miles

Oil leak

body damage at front of vehicle(no sharp edges)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 56,396 miles

Oil leak

body damage at front of vehicle (no sharp edges)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 54,607 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has a cut to its outer wall

vehicle shows accident damage to front

Pass 20 Jul 2010 53,096 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 51,466 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 51,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 49,337 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2008 49,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2007 47,357 miles

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 44,884 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 44,884 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 43,078 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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N924 UNH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N924 UNH, 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 N924 UNH registered?

N924 UNH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 1996.

Is N924 UNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N924 UNH shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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