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N977 CMM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Lpg 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,319 mi
Last recorded145,319 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN977 CMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 145,319 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

oil leak

slight play in suspension joints

Pass 1 Nov 2010 145,308 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 145,308 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake warning lights on

Pass 7 Oct 2009 141,941 miles

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

slight lift in nearside front and offside front ball joint

Pass 10 Oct 2008 135,466 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 127,645 miles

slight lift in both front lower ball joints ...slight play n/s/f wheel bearing...slight play in ns idler arm .... rear pads apear low

Pass 2 Oct 2006 118,804 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 112,258 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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N977 CMM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N977 CMM, 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 N977 CMM registered?

N977 CMM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N977 CMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N977 CMM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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