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N188 HBY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,234 mi
Last recorded113,234 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN188 HBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2007 113,234 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake flexi hose are perished , some play in steering, some play in front lower ball joints, front brake pads are low

nsr brake disc is corroded

steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2007 113,230 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1. Steel brake pipes are corroded † †2. Brake flexi hoses are perished † †3. Some play in steering † †4. Some play front lower ball joints † †5. Front brake pads are getting low

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2006 99,733 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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N188 HBY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N188 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 N188 HBY registered?

N188 HBY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 1996.

Is N188 HBY safe to buy?

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