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N933 OGA

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,240 mi
Last recorded128,240 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN933 OGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 128,240 miles

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

slight play in n/s steering idler

Fail 25 Sep 2012 128,240 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 30 Sep 2011 121,932 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 121,925 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s rear b/disc slightly pitted

Pass 9 Sep 2010 118,024 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 118,024 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 114,397 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 114,397 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 111,163 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 111,158 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 105,731 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 105,729 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 100,813 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 100,813 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 95,491 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 95,491 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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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N933 OGA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N933 OGA, 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 N933 OGA registered?

N933 OGA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 1996.

Is N933 OGA safe to buy?

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