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N304 HLR

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

93,692 mi
Last recorded93,692 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN304 HLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 93,692 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 90,892 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 89,769 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 89,315 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 89,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 89,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 89,097 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint BOTH (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm joint has slight play at its fixing but NOT excessive

Fail 29 Dec 2015 89,097 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint BOTH (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm joint has slight play at its fixing but NOT excessive

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 88,968 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 88,965 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 88,781 miles

offside front,offside & nearside rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 27 Dec 2012 88,608 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 88,402 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 88,158 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 87,848 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 87,587 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 87,048 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 86,375 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 85,796 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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N304 HLR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 N304 HLR, 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 N304 HLR registered?

N304 HLR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 1996.

Is N304 HLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N304 HLR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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