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N972 UNH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,238 mi
Last recorded131,238 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN972 UNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2011 131,238 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear no plate soiled

Pass 23 Feb 2011 131,238 miles

rear no plate soiled

Pass 11 Dec 2009 123,827 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 115,260 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 100,640 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 82,305 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 73,403 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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N972 UNH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N972 UNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N972 UNH registered?

N972 UNH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N972 UNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N972 UNH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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