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N235 HLR

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,281 mi
Last recorded145,281 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN235 HLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 145,281 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 140,312 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 140,312 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 137,215 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front windscreen wiper blade slight split end

Fail 6 Mar 2009 134,163 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 134,163 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 125,186 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 124,874 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 118,240 miles

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 6 Feb 2006 113,997 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 113,920 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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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N235 HLR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N235 HLR, 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 N235 HLR registered?

N235 HLR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N235 HLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N235 HLR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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