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N95 NAM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,086 mi
Last recorded110,086 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN95 NAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 110,086 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE AT REAR SHOWING SLIGHT CORROSION.

Fail 31 May 2012 110,085 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE AT REAR SHOWING SLIGHT CORROSION.

Pass 25 May 2011 108,160 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 108,159 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2010 103,072 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 90,851 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Noise from offside front wheel bearing but does not feel rough or has excessive play, may require attention.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak from rear diff.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 90,845 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak from rear diff.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 76,340 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 76,340 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 70,153 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 65,086 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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N95 NAM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 N95 NAM, 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 N95 NAM registered?

N95 NAM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N95 NAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N95 NAM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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