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B16 NDH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

188,729 mi
Last recorded188,729 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 NDH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 188,729 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 188,351 miles

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2016 179,157 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 166,665 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 166,665 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2014 154,525 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 May 2014 154,402 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2013 144,140 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 144,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 May 2012 133,344 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 122,758 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 113,114 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 103,378 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 93,554 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 82,636 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 71,702 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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B16 NDH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 B16 NDH, 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 B16 NDH registered?

B16 NDH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is B16 NDH safe to buy?

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