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N26 AHN

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

294,458 mi
Last recorded294,458 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN26 AHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 294,458 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 May 2014 284,052 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 269,945 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2013 269,685 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 257,382 miles

Nearside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2011 245,306 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2010 233,959 miles

unable to test underside of engine bay due to covers

Pass 13 May 2009 221,814 miles

Nearside Rear 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 May 2008 207,639 miles

unable to test most of the underside of vehicle and both outer body sills due to covers

Fail 22 May 2008 207,639 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

unable to test most of the underside of vehicle and both outer body sills due to covers

Pass 12 Jun 2007 192,277 miles

unable to test underside of engine bay and o/s , n/s outer body sills due to covers

Pass 28 Jun 2006 183,026 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

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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N26 AHN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N26 AHN, 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 N26 AHN registered?

N26 AHN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N26 AHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N26 AHN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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