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N218 BHE

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,233 mi
Last recorded170,233 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN218 BHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 8 May 2019 170,233 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on underside and starting on sills

Pass 30 Apr 2018 168,756 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 166,347 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 163,312 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 158,736 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 151,263 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 144,446 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 138,209 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2011 131,964 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 125,730 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 120,250 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 113,453 miles

Slight oil leak from diff nose oil seal.

Pass 9 May 2007 105,641 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 97,353 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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N218 BHE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N218 BHE, 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 N218 BHE registered?

N218 BHE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 1996.

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