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N951 MPV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,769 mi
Last recorded95,769 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN951 MPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 95,769 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 95,725 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 93,029 miles

slight corrosion on both front wings

Pass 26 Mar 2014 90,825 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 90,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2013 88,222 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2012 84,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 84,546 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 79,844 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 75,905 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 71,794 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 68,048 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 63,648 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 59,725 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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N951 MPV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N951 MPV, 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 N951 MPV registered?

N951 MPV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N951 MPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N951 MPV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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