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N154 HBY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,006 mi
Last recorded107,006 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN154 HBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 107,006 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 96,492 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

near side front ind lens cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2009 92,357 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 92,357 miles

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 90,745 miles

Font and rear No deteriorating slightly

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front washer jet poor

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 89,214 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 86,639 miles

rear No plate deteriating

slight play in steering drop arm link

Fail 8 Mar 2006 86,639 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear No plate deteriating

slight play in steering drop arm link

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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N154 HBY 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 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 N154 HBY, 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 N154 HBY registered?

N154 HBY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N154 HBY safe to buy?

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