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N248 SGX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,279 mi
Last recorded123,279 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN248 SGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 123,279 miles

Nearside Front indicator lamp lens missing

Rear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak engine area

Pass 2 Jun 2018 120,587 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak engine area

Fail 2 Jun 2018 120,587 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak engine area

Pass 25 May 2017 118,359 miles

Nearside Front indicator lamp front lens missing

Fail 25 May 2017 118,359 miles

Nearside Front indicator lamp front lens missing

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 115,480 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 115,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 113,494 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 113,494 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 109,458 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 107,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 107,232 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 104,342 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 100,347 miles

front brake disc starting to wear

Pass 28 Jul 2010 95,561 miles

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

offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 3 Aug 2009 89,237 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

offside front tyre starting to wear

offside rear wheelarch starting to corrode

Pass 7 Jul 2008 83,583 miles

offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 1 Aug 2007 79,203 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 73,835 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2005 68,598 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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 SGX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N248 SGX, 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 SGX registered?

N248 SGX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 1996.

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