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N189 GBF

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

115,976 mi
Last recorded115,976 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN189 GBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 115,976 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 115,069 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 115,069 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 114,992 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 114,913 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 114,620 miles

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

rear diff slight oil leak

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2020 114,144 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2019 113,293 miles

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

Front wiper smeary

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 109,632 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 107,799 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 105,237 miles

front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Fail 6 Jun 2016 105,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 15 Jun 2015 103,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 102,722 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2013 101,449 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 98,980 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 97,767 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 93,455 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 85,361 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 76,745 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 71,016 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 67,354 miles

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

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

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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N189 GBF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N189 GBF, 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 N189 GBF registered?

N189 GBF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 1996.

Is N189 GBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N189 GBF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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