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N353 GRE

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

152,172 mi
Last recorded152,172 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN353 GRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 152,172 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 152,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 150,736 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 150,729 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s front outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s front spring top mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 147,930 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 147,928 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 142,274 miles

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

coolant leak

Pass 24 Nov 2017 137,761 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 137,759 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 131,892 miles

Offside hand brake lower reading

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 125,268 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 125,264 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 118,037 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 118,034 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 111,249 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 111,115 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 104,434 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 104,434 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 97,845 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 90,726 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 90,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 83,368 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 75,261 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 75,261 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 66,714 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 57,592 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 49,644 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 49,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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N353 GRE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 N353 GRE, 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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N353 GRE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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