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N203 LGH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

202,862 mi
Last recorded202,862 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN203 LGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 202,862 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 202,595 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play Idle arm (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 185,219 miles

Major oil leak from rear diff

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 168,566 miles

Major leak from rear diff

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 146,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 137,908 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Apr 2012 137,773 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 May 2011 135,639 miles

signs of oil leak from rear axle pinion seal

viscous fan not working

Fail 11 May 2011 135,637 miles

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

signs of oil leak from rear axle pinion seal

viscous fan not working

Pass 12 May 2010 133,789 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 129,980 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 129,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wiper blade split

Pass 29 Apr 2008 123,160 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 115,833 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

washers not working on nearside

Pass 8 May 2006 109,754 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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N203 LGH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N203 LGH, 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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N203 LGH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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