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N950 SFX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

95,899 mi
Last recorded95,899 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN950 SFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 95,899 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 95,587 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 94,034 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 93,836 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 93,553 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 93,192 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 92,752 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 92,279 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 90,907 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 85,598 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 81,920 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 81,920 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 May 2015 78,146 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 74,732 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 70,154 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 64,383 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 59,705 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 57,502 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 54,866 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 52,457 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 50,343 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 48,358 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 SFX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 N950 SFX, 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

How do I check the history of N950 SFX?

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What year was N950 SFX registered?

N950 SFX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 January 1996.

Is N950 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N950 SFX shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N950 SFX have outstanding finance?

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