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N23 TPL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,535 mi
Last recorded70,535 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN23 TPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 70,535 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 67,904 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 65,418 miles

Oil leak

slight oil leak from diff

Pass 25 Apr 2014 63,201 miles

slight oil leak from diff

Pass 4 May 2013 59,969 miles

centre exhaust mounting is not in its rubber

slight oil leak from rear diff

water pump is worn and noisy

Fail 4 May 2013 59,969 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

centre exhaust mounting is not in its rubber

nearside rear tyre inside and outside side walls are cracking

slight oil leak from rear diff

water pump is worn and noisy

Pass 30 Apr 2012 56,074 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear diff oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2012 56,074 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 9 May 2011 51,083 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 49,800 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 48,730 miles

all tyres are starting to crack with age.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 47,226 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 45,507 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 44,757 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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N23 TPL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N23 TPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N23 TPL registered?

N23 TPL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 January 1996.

Is N23 TPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N23 TPL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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