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N153 SPJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,786 mi
Last recorded167,786 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN153 SPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2008 167,786 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 167,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

poor engine tick over & rough running when cold

rear underbody showing corrosion at subframe mounting areas

Pass 20 Dec 2007 162,979 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 162,979 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r outer sidelamp not working................

steering idler bush slightly worn........

Fail 18 Dec 2006 149,548 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 149,548 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 137,161 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM REAR AXLE

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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N153 SPJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N153 SPJ, 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 N153 SPJ registered?

N153 SPJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N153 SPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N153 SPJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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