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N253 EWD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

190,151 mi
Last recorded190,151 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN253 EWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Jul 2016 190,151 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 186,082 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

o/s n/s body corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2014 181,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 176,443 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 170,506 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel hub slightly damaged (4.2.B.4)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 161,341 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

major oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2010 157,490 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 149,668 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 145,516 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 138,500 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 121,020 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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N253 EWD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N253 EWD, 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 N253 EWD registered?

N253 EWD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 February 1996.

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