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N99 DAR

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,296 mi
Last recorded104,296 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN99 DAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 104,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front coil springs showing corrosion

front prop coupling showing cracks

o/s/r disc in poor condition

plastic sills

poly-v-belt cracked

rear axle leaking oil

rear brake hose metal ends corroded

rear number plate showing delamination

rear wheel arches corroded

unable to check all of rear coil springs part fits into rear suspension

Fail 7 May 2013 104,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front coil springs showing corrosion

front prop coupling showing cracks

o/s/r disc in poor condition

plastic sills

poly-v-belt cracked

rear axle leaking oil

rear brake hose metal ends corroded

rear number plate showing delamination

rear wheel arches corroded

unable to check all of rear coil springs part fits into rear suspension

Pass 11 May 2012 99,920 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body damage n/s/r

fuel filler cap seal perished

poor wiper arm self parking position

rear axle damp

suspect n/s/r inner brake pad wearing low

Fail 18 May 2011 95,652 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front anti roll bar in poor condition

front tyres unevenly worn

rear tyres perrished

slight play in steering

wiper dose not auto park

Pass 18 May 2011 95,652 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front anti roll bar in poor condition

front tyres unevenly worn

rear tyres perrished

slight play in steering

wiper dose not auto park

Pass 12 May 2010 90,118 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 84,931 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 May 2009 84,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 79,906 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 73,352 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 69,151 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 69,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 May 2005 62,593 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2005 62,593 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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N99 DAR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N99 DAR, 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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N99 DAR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 1996.

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