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N25 XOL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,570 mi
Last recorded107,570 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN25 XOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 107,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

advanced corrosion on n/s/f wing

Fail 19 Sep 2016 107,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advanced corrosion on n/s/f wing

Pass 7 Sep 2015 101,685 miles

advanced corrosion on n/s/f wing

Pass 15 Sep 2014 95,086 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 88,983 miles

n/s/r outer sidelight inop

Pass 17 Sep 2012 82,894 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 77,162 miles

n/s/r outer sidelight inop

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 21 Sep 2010 72,161 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 68,419 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 65,251 miles

slight play in steering idler

Fail 22 Sep 2008 65,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering idler

Fail 6 Sep 2008 65,132 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

brake warning light on

rear trailing arm bushes cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2007 60,389 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 60,389 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

catalytic converter is rattling

Pass 20 Sep 2006 55,396 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 49,571 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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N25 XOL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N25 XOL, 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 N25 XOL registered?

N25 XOL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 1996.

Is N25 XOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N25 XOL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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