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N260 HPX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

85,426 mi
Last recorded85,426 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN260 HPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 85,426 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 85,322 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 84,848 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2023 83,399 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 78,261 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 73,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 65,213 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 60,102 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 59,421 miles

nearside front brake slightly binding

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front brake slightly binding

slight cuts in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 13 Jun 2016 58,914 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 58,479 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 57,835 miles

horn slightly grating

nearside front brake slightly binding

nearside front tyre slightly scuffed on outer edge

Pass 29 May 2013 57,384 miles

horn slightly grating

Pass 25 May 2012 56,161 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 54,398 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 53,067 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 50,160 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 50,160 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 48,992 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 46,841 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 42,932 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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N260 HPX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 N260 HPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N260 HPX registered?

N260 HPX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is N260 HPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N260 HPX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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