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N930 NGN

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,326 mi
Last recorded155,326 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN930 NGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 155,326 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 155,326 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine emissions test not fully carried out due to over heating of engine

Pass 24 Aug 2009 146,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Please note all disc,s showing light corrsion

Please note all tyres feathing

Please note there is a slight mark being left when wiper wipeing screen

Fail 19 Aug 2009 146,201 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Please note all disc,s showing light corrsion

Please note all tyres feathing

Please note there is a slight mark being left when wiper wipeing screen

Pass 7 Jul 2008 142,208 miles

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

oil leak on dif

Pass 10 Jul 2007 130,832 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 126,545 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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N930 NGN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 N930 NGN, 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 N930 NGN registered?

N930 NGN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 July 1996.

Is N930 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N930 NGN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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