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N981 MPV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,865 mi
Last recorded34,865 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN981 MPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Apr 2017 34,865 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 33,592 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 32,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 30,611 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 28,285 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 26,638 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 25,905 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 25,177 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 23,818 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 23,668 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 22,612 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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N981 MPV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N981 MPV, 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 N981 MPV registered?

N981 MPV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 February 1996.

Is N981 MPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N981 MPV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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