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N987 MWU

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,669 mi
Last recorded97,669 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN987 MWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2013 97,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad wear light on

Pass 16 Aug 2012 97,598 miles

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

airbag light on

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 16 Aug 2011 96,844 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 95,914 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 94,897 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 93,136 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 91,468 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 88,536 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 88,536 miles

Centre Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 85,464 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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N987 MWU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc 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 N987 MWU, 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 N987 MWU registered?

N987 MWU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 1996.

Is N987 MWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N987 MWU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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