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N404 THB

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

193,704 mi
Last recorded193,704 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN404 THB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 193,704 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

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

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

headlight beam patterns poor

Fail 13 Apr 2011 188,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 188,004 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 171,877 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 159,312 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 159,312 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 144,128 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 144,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 127,692 miles

advise near side rear tail light lens damage

advise slight play in steering on half to full lock

Pass 6 Apr 2006 112,879 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise power steering pipe wet by steering pump

advise sight play in steering linkage on both sides

Fail 6 Apr 2006 112,879 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise power steering pipe wet by steering pump

advise sight play in steering linkage on both sides

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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N404 THB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N404 THB, 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 N404 THB registered?

N404 THB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is N404 THB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N404 THB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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