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N240 HNO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,243 mi
Last recorded125,243 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN240 HNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 125,243 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 125,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

O/s n/s rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 May 2013 120,318 miles

O/s n/s rear tyres slightly perished

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 24 May 2013 120,318 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/s n/s rear tyres slightly perished

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 May 2012 116,798 miles

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

nearside front caliper piston gaiter perished and split/

nearside front outer trackrod end gaiter perished.

Fail 29 May 2012 116,797 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front caliper piston gaiter perished and split/

nearside front outer trackrod end gaiter perished.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 111,364 miles

N/s front brake caliper dust cover split and perished

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 14 Jun 2010 107,848 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 103,705 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 103,705 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 100,492 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N240 HNO 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 N240 HNO, 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 N240 HNO registered?

N240 HNO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 1996.

Is N240 HNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N240 HNO 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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