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N253 FNM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

119,316 mi
Last recorded119,316 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN253 FNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 119,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 118,163 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 115,553 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 115,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 113,620 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 111,745 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2013 110,003 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 108,069 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 106,499 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Nov 2010 104,496 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 102,665 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 99,877 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 98,115 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 95,852 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 FNM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FNM, 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 FNM registered?

N253 FNM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N253 FNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N253 FNM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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