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N932 FJC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

198,837 mi
Last recorded198,837 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN932 FJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 198,837 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Screw in tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2019 195,965 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 189,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2018 188,079 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2017 179,785 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2017 179,785 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2016 173,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage to windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Pass 17 Feb 2015 168,089 miles

Oil leak

aftermarket centre rear seat belt is fitted

n/s washer jets are not working

o/s front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

screen is damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2014 158,773 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)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 158,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 158,755 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 158,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 153,012 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 153,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 135,329 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 112,435 miles

exhaust system corroded in places

front brake discs corroded and worn

stone chip on offside headlamp lens

Fail 14 Aug 2006 112,435 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded in places

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside rear tyre worn too 4mm

stone chip on offside headlamp lens

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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N932 FJC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N932 FJC, 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 N932 FJC registered?

N932 FJC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N932 FJC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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