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N241 CHL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,313 mi
Last recorded117,313 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN241 CHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2010 117,313 miles

Corrosion to both inner sills and both front and both rear chassis legs

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 117,313 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to both inner sills and both front and both rear chassis legs

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 113,018 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 113,018 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 103,489 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 103,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 93,146 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 93,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2006 77,792 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 77,792 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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N241 CHL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N241 CHL, 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 N241 CHL registered?

N241 CHL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 1996.

Is N241 CHL safe to buy?

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