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N120 FBD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

57,800 mi
Last recorded57,800 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN120 FBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 57,800 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 57,794 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 57,707 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs slight corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking/perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 57,707 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs slight corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking/perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 57,668 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 57,607 miles

Rear rear registration plate slightly delaminated

Pass 19 Jul 2018 57,258 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 56,756 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 55,403 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 53,607 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 52,971 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 52,970 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 52,960 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 51,724 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 50,200 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2011 50,200 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2011 49,542 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 47,611 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 46,214 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 44,361 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 41,012 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 37,973 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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N120 FBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 N120 FBD, 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 N120 FBD registered?

N120 FBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N120 FBD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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