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N926 BNN

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,805 mi
Last recorded82,805 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN926 BNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 82,805 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

body corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2017 81,402 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 79,937 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 78,341 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 76,315 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 76,269 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 72,943 miles

corrosion to outer sills at rear

Pass 19 Nov 2012 70,126 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

corrosion to both rear outer sills

Pass 23 Nov 2011 67,119 miles

corrosion to both rear outer sill @ jacking points

Pass 1 Nov 2010 63,772 miles

corrosion to both rear coil springs

corrosion to both rear outersills

corrosion to feul pipes

Pass 3 Nov 2009 60,728 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

differential damp

Fail 2 Nov 2009 60,728 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

differential damp

Pass 24 Nov 2008 57,907 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 54,558 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 51,349 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Wear to both front tyres on edges

Pass 25 Nov 2005 46,865 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 46,783 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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 BNN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BNN, 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 BNN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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