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N954 WBD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,515 mi
Last recorded97,515 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN954 WBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 97,515 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 94,133 miles

BODY SURFACE RUST

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OSF WHEEL ARCH SURFACE RUST

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

cannot see front pads sufficently

Fail 17 Aug 2010 94,133 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

BODY SURFACE RUST

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OSF WHEEL ARCH SURFACE RUST

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

cannot see front pads sufficently

Fail 12 Jul 2010 94,015 miles

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 87,641 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2009 87,641 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 87,112 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 81,996 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2007 77,930 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 77,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 73,863 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 73,863 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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N954 WBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 N954 WBD, 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 N954 WBD registered?

N954 WBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 February 1996.

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