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23 NPH

1998 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

196,049 mi
Last recorded196,049 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz C106,927 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration23 NPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 196,049 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 196,049 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 191,878 miles

Offside Front Outer wheel arch panel corroded

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2024 191,877 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch to end of sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer wheel arch panel corroded

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2023 185,594 miles

Advise o/s front wing corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2022 175,968 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 171,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 165,095 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 160,702 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 155,104 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 152,257 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 150,944 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 147,505 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 143,947 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 140,515 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 135,990 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 131,676 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 127,072 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 127,072 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 122,314 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 117,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 112,397 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 107,685 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 102,828 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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23 NPH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 106,927 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 23 NPH, 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 28 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 23 NPH registered?

23 NPH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is 23 NPH safe to buy?

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