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N984 DSX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,476 mi
Last recorded103,476 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN984 DSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2010 103,476 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 103,476 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 96,631 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 90,207 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 84,679 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 76,992 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 76,992 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2004 66,680 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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N984 DSX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N984 DSX, 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 N984 DSX registered?

N984 DSX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 February 1996.

Is N984 DSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N984 DSX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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