MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,619 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Coolant level light on
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
SRS light on
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Coolant level light on
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
SRS light on
front tyres low edges
lift lower ball joints
wet and slushy
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
noise from o.s rear suspention
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
noise from o.s rear suspention
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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N248 XHP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 N248 XHP, 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 XHP registered?
N248 XHP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 1996.
Is N248 XHP safe to buy?
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