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N950 AAV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,190 mi
Last recorded143,190 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN950 AAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 143,190 miles

front brake pads appear low

slight play in o/s/f hub

Fail 4 Mar 2014 142,762 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

front brake pads appear low

slight play in o/s/f hub

Pass 27 Feb 2013 124,004 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 124,004 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 109,691 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 109,691 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 107,769 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 107,769 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 103,321 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 99,218 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 94,162 miles

both rear tyres approaching legal limit and wearing unevenly

n/s/f tyre approaching legal limit and wearing unevenly

Pass 27 Feb 2006 89,234 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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N950 AAV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N950 AAV, 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 N950 AAV registered?

N950 AAV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N950 AAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N950 AAV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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