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N937 OGA

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,962 mi
Last recorded170,962 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN937 OGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 170,962 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

bad oil leak engine area

front brake discs are lipped and worn and pads look to be getting low

front number plate is starting to seperate from backing and letter starting to fade

fuel pipes at rear corroded

nearside mirrior glass is cracked but can see clearly from glass

offside trackrod end rubber dust cover badly torn

rear nearside and offside lower arm bushes have slight movment in them

strong advise rear diff is leaking oil

very strong advise. radiator leaking water

Fail 26 Apr 2010 170,962 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

bad oil leak engine area

front brake discs are lipped and worn and pads look to be getting low

fuel pipes at rear corroded

nearside mirrior glass is cracked but can see clearly from glass

offside trackrod end rubber dust cover badly torn

strong advise rear diff is leaking oil

very strong advise. radiator leaking water

Pass 23 Apr 2009 151,993 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak rear axle

Fail 23 Apr 2009 151,993 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak rear axle

Pass 25 Apr 2008 133,101 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2008 133,101 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2007 115,224 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 115,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 98,418 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 98,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s rear tyre nearing 1.6mm limit

slight play in steering joints

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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N937 OGA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N937 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 N937 OGA registered?

N937 OGA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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