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N966 MAP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

145,832 mi
Last recorded145,832 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN966 MAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 145,832 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 145,826 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 142,743 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 142,688 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 140,636 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 136,834 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 128,317 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 120,745 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 110,648 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 101,999 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 92,150 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 81,270 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 70,793 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 69,074 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 57,716 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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N966 MAP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 N966 MAP, 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 N966 MAP registered?

N966 MAP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N966 MAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N966 MAP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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