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N955 VVV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

224,656 mi
Last recorded224,656 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN955 VVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 224,656 miles

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

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)

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 224,656 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 220,277 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 216,162 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 212,831 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 May 2010 212,822 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2009 208,694 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 204,015 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 200,213 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 192,940 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 184,749 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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N955 VVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N955 VVV, 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 N955 VVV registered?

N955 VVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 1996.

Is N955 VVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N955 VVV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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