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N9 AJP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,144 mi
Last recorded98,144 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 AJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 98,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel tank breather hose perrished but no leaks detected

Pass 5 Jan 2011 95,600 miles

advise nearside rear tyre wear inner edge

Fail 4 Jan 2011 95,580 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

advise nearside rear tyre wear inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2010 90,774 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 87,825 miles

Radiator Damaged

Temp guage high

Pass 3 Jan 2008 81,662 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 73,165 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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N9 AJP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N9 AJP, 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 N9 AJP registered?

N9 AJP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 June 1996.

Is N9 AJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N9 AJP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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