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N925 BDB

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,990 mi
Last recorded185,990 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN925 BDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 185,990 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 168,057 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 168,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 158,974 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 152,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 148,338 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 148,338 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 95,668 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 139,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 128,919 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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N925 BDB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N925 BDB, 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 N925 BDB registered?

N925 BDB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is N925 BDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N925 BDB shows 10 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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