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N248 CHL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,174 mi
Last recorded92,174 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN248 CHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 92,174 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 90,304 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 88,888 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

parking brake require adjustment

Pass 1 Jun 2009 86,432 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 86,429 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 83,313 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 77,514 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 77,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 16 May 2006 65,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2006 65,102 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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N248 CHL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N248 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 N248 CHL registered?

N248 CHL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N248 CHL safe to buy?

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