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N30 MAL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

55,985 mi
Last recorded55,985 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN30 MAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 55,985 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 55,978 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking pipe coming from tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 54,723 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 53,315 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 53,310 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.00mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 49,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.07mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 49,891 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.07mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2014 38,176 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 37,332 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 35,137 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 33,003 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 30,626 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 27,644 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 25,650 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 24,254 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 23,010 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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N30 MAL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N30 MAL, 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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N30 MAL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 1996.

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