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N98 AON

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

114,846 mi
Last recorded114,846 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN98 AON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 114,846 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% n/s+o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 106,093 miles

oil leak rear diff oil leak

Pass 17 May 2014 103,394 miles

gear oil residue found

n/s rear fuel line corroded

o/s and n/s front indicators white

o/s and n/s rear coil springs corrded

o/s and n/s side repeaters white

slight play in n/s front drag link

Pass 22 Apr 2013 98,229 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Please note fine stone chips across srceen

Please note rear springs showing corrsion

Please note slight movement in streenig ider n/s/f

Pass 19 Apr 2012 94,046 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in n/s steering idler

Fail 19 Apr 2012 94,046 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 6 May 2011 90,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2010 85,829 miles

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 10 Apr 2009 81,035 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 73,079 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 65,970 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 61,904 miles

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

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

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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N98 AON is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N98 AON, 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 N98 AON registered?

N98 AON is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N98 AON safe to buy?

The MOT history for N98 AON shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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