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N35 XOV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,938 mi
Last recorded106,938 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN35 XOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 106,938 miles

Nearside rear tyre poor condition

Offside front tyre poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2016 97,782 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 90,537 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 88,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 87,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres perished/cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2012 85,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Feb 2011 84,266 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 82,827 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 81,378 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 79,514 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 77,437 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 77,431 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 75,064 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 75,064 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N35 XOV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N35 XOV, 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 N35 XOV registered?

N35 XOV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 1996.

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