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N926 BDB

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

186,298 mi
Last recorded186,298 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN926 BDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 186,298 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 184,830 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 181,193 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 177,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 177,925 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 174,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 172,286 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 167,824 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 162,352 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 157,350 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

slight lift in n/s/f ball joint

Pass 18 Oct 2010 152,404 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 152,377 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 145,340 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre has small cuts on inner wall

Pass 7 Oct 2008 139,967 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 134,882 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 129,405 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 123,958 miles

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

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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N926 BDB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 N926 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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N926 BDB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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