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N946 NUD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

183,987 mi
Last recorded183,987 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN946 NUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 183,987 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Nearside windscreen washer jet not working.

Slight play in offside front top suspension ball joint.

Fail 13 Jul 2010 183,987 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Nearside windscreen washer jet not working.

Slight play in offside front top suspension ball joint.

Pass 6 May 2009 161,553 miles

oil leak (rear diff)

rear brake discs pitted slightly

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 2 May 2009 161,442 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak (rear diff)

rear brake discs pitted slightly

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Apr 2008 138,892 miles

both rear brake discs pitted slightly

oil leak (rear differential)

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 29 Mar 2008 138,499 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear brake discs pitted slightly

oil leak (rear differential)

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 10 Mar 2007 116,501 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 96,952 miles

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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N946 NUD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N946 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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What year was N946 NUD registered?

N946 NUD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 1996.

Is N946 NUD safe to buy?

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