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N234 XHP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

86,522 mi
Last recorded86,522 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN234 XHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 86,522 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened border line (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

windscreen wiper poor

Fail 15 Apr 2019 86,522 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened border line (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

windscreen wiper poor

Pass 6 Apr 2018 82,116 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

all four coil springs corroded

all four wheel arches corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Apr 2017 79,199 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 75,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 72,215 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracking on inner side walls

Pass 9 Apr 2014 68,225 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 64,353 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 60,466 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 56,258 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 51,987 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 48,017 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 45,964 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 44,738 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 43,129 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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N234 XHP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 N234 XHP, 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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N234 XHP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 1996.

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