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N125 LTC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

178,546 mi
Last recorded178,546 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN125 LTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 178,546 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 159,216 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 151,077 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)

Pass 1 May 2009 135,251 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

exhaust cat slightly deteriorated(NOISEY)but works fine

front+rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

rear floor where hand brake cables go through showing corrosion

slight warp in front brake discs

Fail 29 Apr 2009 135,251 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

exhaust cat slightly deteriorated(NOISEY)but works fine

front+rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

rear floor where hand brake cables go through showing corrosion

slight warp in front brake discs

slight warp in rear discs

Pass 24 Apr 2008 121,314 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 118,930 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 116,296 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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N125 LTC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N125 LTC, 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 N125 LTC registered?

N125 LTC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N125 LTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N125 LTC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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