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N29 GLX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

151,883 mi
Last recorded151,883 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN29 GLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 151,883 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake warning light on

rear brake disc's corroded

slight play in steering joints

srs light on

Pass 26 Feb 2011 142,210 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 142,210 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2010 133,243 miles

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

n/s/f idler arm worn

Fail 4 Feb 2010 133,243 miles

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

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

n/s/f idler arm worn

Pass 5 Feb 2009 126,086 miles

front exhaust shield insecure

o/s/f side light dim

slight play in steering joint n/s

Fail 5 Feb 2009 126,086 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front exhaust shield insecure

o/s/f side light dim

slight play in steering joint n/s

Pass 31 Jan 2008 114,825 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2007 103,965 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 103,965 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 101,135 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 101,135 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

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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N29 GLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N29 GLX, 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 N29 GLX registered?

N29 GLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N29 GLX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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