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N19 ELC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,947 mi
Last recorded108,947 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN19 ELC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 108,947 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 102,379 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

front tyres wearing inner edges

n/s/r side light inoperative

o/s/f brake hose cracked

o/s/r side light inoperative

rear tyres wearing inner edges

spare tyre flat

Fail 28 Aug 2012 102,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front and rear brake discs corroded

front tyres wearing inner edges

n/s/r side light inoperative

o/s/f brake hose cracked

o/s/r side light inoperative

rear tyres wearing inner edges

spare tyre flat

Pass 22 Jan 2010 94,069 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 94,069 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 84,356 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 76,967 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 76,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 76,963 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 76,955 miles

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

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

rear offside tyre inner edge worn

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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N19 ELC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N19 ELC, 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 N19 ELC registered?

N19 ELC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is N19 ELC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N19 ELC shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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