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N100 DOO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,925 mi
Last recorded71,925 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN100 DOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 71,925 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine noisy bearing?

Pass 22 Jul 2024 69,490 miles

Engine noisy, possible bearing noise, advise further investigation

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both front discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre has some damage to sidewalls, possibly been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 64,861 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 61,433 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Fuel Lines corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2019 59,455 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 57,195 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

chip on windscreen

Fail 2 Aug 2018 57,195 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

chip on windscreen

Pass 19 Jul 2017 52,411 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 49,980 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 46,510 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 43,982 miles

rear tyres on legal limit and perished badly

Pass 18 Jul 2013 42,280 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 40,739 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit & smooth on edges

Pass 7 Jul 2011 38,817 miles

front pads low

slight play o/s/f bearing

Pass 19 Jul 2010 37,270 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 37,270 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)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 35,103 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 35,103 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 32,719 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 29,355 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 26,783 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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N100 DOO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 N100 DOO, 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 N100 DOO registered?

N100 DOO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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