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N164 XHP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,182 mi
Last recorded78,182 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN164 XHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 78,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 78,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 74,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 67,933 miles

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

oil level warning light is on despite oil level ok

Pass 4 May 2017 61,474 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 61,474 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 58,172 miles

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

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted n/s rear seat

Fail 23 May 2016 58,172 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted n/s rear seat

Pass 22 May 2015 54,208 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 49,938 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 43,259 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 39,978 miles

waterpump is noisey

Pass 26 Aug 2010 38,230 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 31,205 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 29,456 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 26,307 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 20,708 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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N164 XHP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N164 XHP, 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 N164 XHP registered?

N164 XHP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 1996.

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