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N403 BMP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

190,429 mi
Last recorded190,429 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN403 BMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 190,429 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Under-body slightly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2018 188,399 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath corroded (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 188,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone arm rear bushies (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone arm rear bushies (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak under the vehicle ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 183,559 miles

various engine oil leaks

various rear diff oil leaks

front inner pads getting low

slight wear in nsf inner steering joint

Fail 30 Jan 2017 183,551 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front inner pads getting low

slight wear in nsf inner steering joint

various engine oil leaks

various rear diff oil leaks

rust around front prop bolts

Pass 26 Jan 2016 170,005 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pipe to steering pump (2.3.3b)

oil leak.

Pass 21 Jan 2015 161,072 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 150,805 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2014 150,803 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2013 143,548 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 136,827 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 131,183 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 119,384 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 107,121 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 95,096 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 87,655 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 87,653 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

EVIDENCE OF ANTI FREEZE/COOLANT LOSS AT BACK OF ENGINE ON DRIVERSIDE

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 81,005 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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N403 BMP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N403 BMP, 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 N403 BMP registered?

N403 BMP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 February 1996.

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