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N941 NNW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,995 mi
Last recorded100,995 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN941 NNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 100,995 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but system still ok

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s/r wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Throttle pedal sticks

White smoke from exhaust under acceleration

Fail 16 May 2015 100,995 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but system still ok

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s/r wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Throttle pedal sticks

White smoke from exhaust under acceleration

Pass 12 Feb 2014 99,945 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 97,412 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 97,412 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 95,073 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 93,024 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 91,172 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 89,134 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 85,146 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 80,690 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 77,028 miles

Nearside Front 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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N941 NNW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N941 NNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N941 NNW registered?

N941 NNW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N941 NNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N941 NNW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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