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N322 MDX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,921 mi
Last recorded82,921 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN322 MDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 82,921 miles

General under vehicle corrosion to chassis and components

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight, transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 80,320 miles

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

n/s and o/s front brake hoses deteriorating

o/s rear brake hose deteriorating

Fail 31 May 2018 80,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

n/s and o/s front brake hoses deteriorating

o/s rear brake hose deteriorating

Pass 19 Jun 2017 77,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 77,253 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting corroded (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 73,914 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 71,216 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2015 71,216 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 69,419 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 69,419 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 67,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 4 Jun 2013 67,608 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 6 Jun 2012 65,547 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 63,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s rear tyre side wall damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2011 63,771 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 18 May 2010 62,522 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2009 61,081 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 59,582 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 57,804 miles

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

n/s front outer wall in poor condition

Pass 17 May 2006 55,916 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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N322 MDX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N322 MDX, 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 N322 MDX registered?

N322 MDX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 1996.

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