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N158 ENB

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

92,943 mi
Last recorded92,943 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN158 ENB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 92,943 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 91,800 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 91,800 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 90,188 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit [email protected] (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 87,792 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 86,049 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 83,645 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 81,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 79,131 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 76,496 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 72,474 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 67,792 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)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 62,434 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 58,810 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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N158 ENB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 N158 ENB, 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 N158 ENB registered?

N158 ENB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 1996.

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