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N245 FSP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,589 mi
Last recorded129,589 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN245 FSP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 May 2022 129,589 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested co too high and idle jamming high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength innerwing and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm intermediate arm between steering box and steering box idler (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 126,996 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in near side idler arm

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 126,996 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front slight play in near side idler arm

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 124,785 miles

all tyres approaching tread wear bands

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2019 121,378 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 119,244 miles

Both front brake flexy hoses starting to perish no inner structure showing

Nearside rear tyre has 2-3 mm of tread left

Pass 6 Apr 2017 115,048 miles

Both front brake flexy hoses are slightly perished

Slight play in various steering joints but not excessive

Pass 25 Apr 2016 111,354 miles

Both front brake flexy hoses slightly perished

Both rear springs are slightly corroded

Slight play in various steering joints but not excessive

Pass 7 Apr 2015 108,009 miles

Both front brake flexy hose slightly perished

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear diff damp no leaks

Slight play in various steering joints but not excessive

Pass 15 Apr 2014 104,459 miles

rear diff damp

Both rear springs are corroded

Engine oily

High level brake light not working

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Slight play in various steering joints but not excessive

Fail 14 Apr 2014 104,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear springs are corroded

Engine oily

High level brake light not working

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Slight play in various steering joints but not excessive

rear diff damp

Pass 23 Apr 2013 100,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear diff oily

Fail 22 Apr 2013 100,177 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear diff oily

Pass 17 Apr 2012 95,988 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Apr 2012 95,984 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Apr 2011 91,834 miles

Engine oily

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

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

Rear diff damp no leaks

Very slight play in various steering and suspension joints but not excessive

Pass 21 Apr 2010 87,362 miles

Both rear tyres have 2mm of tresd left 195/65/15 H

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Wiper starting to smear the screen slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2009 83,040 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 83,040 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Both rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators

Engine oily

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

Rear diff damp

Slight play in steering joints but not excessive

Pass 18 Apr 2008 78,638 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 73,137 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 67,946 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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N245 FSP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N245 FSP, 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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N245 FSP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 February 1996.

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