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N38 XOL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,589 mi
Last recorded144,589 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2006
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN38 XOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2006 144,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

emissions struggled

nearside steering idler worn

no kick up on nearside dip

oil leak

slight movement at front wheels

some free play at steering wheel

Fail 10 Feb 2006 144,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

freeplay in steering at steering wheel

movement in steering at wheels

nearside steering idler worn

no plate lights dim

offside rear tail light dim compaired to nearside

oil leak

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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N38 XOL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N38 XOL, 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 N38 XOL registered?

N38 XOL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 1996.

Is N38 XOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N38 XOL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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