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N99 SDF

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,068 mi
Last recorded91,068 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN99 SDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 91,068 miles

all wheel arches rusty

both offside and nearside front tyres heavily perished and worn

both track rod joints inner covers perished

brake and fuel lines rusty

front bumper damage

nearside rear tyre close to limits and perished

offside front shock slight leak

slight damage to offside rear light lens

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering arm ball joints

underside of vehicle including suspension components very rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2019 89,246 miles

all tyres perished

both track rod joints inner covers perished

brake and fuel lines rusty

front bumper damage

nearside front wing rusty

offside front shock slight leak

offside mirror cover loose

rear suspension components rusty

slight damage to offside rear light lens

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Jan 2018 86,681 miles

both track rod joints covers perished

damage to front bumper

fuel pipe from tank rusty

nearside front wing rusty

offside front shock slight leak

offside rear light lens damaged

rear brake pipes rusty

rear chassis rusty

rear suspension components very rusty

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 4 Jan 2018 86,681 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mount area (2.4.A.3)

auxiliary belt perished

both track rod joints covers perished

damage to front bumper

fuel pipe from tank rusty

nearside front wing rusty

offside front shock slight leak

offside rear light lens damaged

rear brake pipes rusty

rear chassis rusty

rear suspension components very rusty

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Jan 2017 85,022 miles

chassis has surface rust both sides at the rear

exhaust rusty

fuel line rusty at the rear

Pass 6 Jan 2016 83,285 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 4 Jan 2016 83,285 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

dash brake warning lights on

exhaust rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2015 82,058 miles

exhaust rusty

heatshield loose at the front

slight oil leak rear axle

Pass 14 Jan 2014 79,625 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bumper damaged o/s front

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s washer part blocked

noise on the engine

slight weep from the steering damper

Pass 10 Jan 2013 75,718 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre getting low

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s rear tyre worn on the outer edge

o/s rear tyre worn slightly on the edges

Pass 24 Jan 2012 71,279 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 71,279 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 60,201 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 60,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 49,429 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 46,109 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 42,627 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 39,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 35,294 miles

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

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 SDF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N99 SDF, 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 N99 SDF registered?

N99 SDF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N99 SDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N99 SDF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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