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N940 NUD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,050 mi
Last recorded147,050 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN940 NUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 147,050 miles

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

corrosion on inner wingg,power steering pipes,subframes & mounting area -rear,suspension components

corrosion starting on all brake pipes

n/s steering idler ball joint paly-not excessive

Fail 26 Jul 2012 147,050 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion on inner wingg,power steering pipes,subframes & mounting area -rear,suspension components

corrosion starting on all brake pipes

n/s steering idler ball joint paly-not excessive

Pass 8 Aug 2011 146,646 miles

Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

oil leak from differential

Fail 8 Aug 2011 146,646 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

oil leak from differential

Pass 21 Jul 2010 145,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight play n/s/f steering

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2009 144,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

underside corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2008 143,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

slight play n/s/f steering

unable to test n/s/r adult seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2007 140,351 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 140,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges rear tyres worn too 2mm

Pass 14 Aug 2006 137,787 miles

front + rear tyres close to limit

rear axle leaking

rear brake pipes heavily corroded

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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N940 NUD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N940 NUD, 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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N940 NUD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 1996.

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