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N985 UVV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,686 mi
Last recorded104,686 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN985 UVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 104,686 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tred depths approx 3mm

Fail 27 Jun 2013 104,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak from rear diff caseing

slight corrosion nearside rear front to rear metal brake pipe

stone chip in nearside front headlamp glass

thorn in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2012 99,113 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2011 95,260 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 91,199 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 80,598 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tred depth

oil leak noted coming from rear axle diff caseing area

Pass 27 Jun 2008 68,878 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 68,878 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 62,745 miles

n/s/r light lens slight damage

Pass 11 Jul 2006 62,508 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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N985 UVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N985 UVV, 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 N985 UVV registered?

N985 UVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 1996.

Is N985 UVV safe to buy?

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