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N122 HLC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,858 mi
Last recorded81,858 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN122 HLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 81,858 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 80,586 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 80,325 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 79,169 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 79,169 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 77,329 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 77,329 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 75,980 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 75,971 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

break wear warning light on

Pass 13 Jun 2019 75,812 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 75,812 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 71,910 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine sump leaking

rear diff leaking

Pass 29 Jul 2016 71,858 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 71,858 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 70,407 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 67,534 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 65,841 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 63,679 miles

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

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 21 Jul 2011 62,461 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 60,579 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 56,560 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2009 56,560 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 50,915 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 45,120 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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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N122 HLC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N122 HLC, 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 N122 HLC registered?

N122 HLC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 February 1996.

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