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N407 HLC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

143,811 mi
Last recorded143,811 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN407 HLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 143,811 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside outter sill damaged

Fail 1 Feb 2013 143,800 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside outter sill damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2012 135,084 miles

damage to n/s/ door sill not considered to be weakening main structure

Fail 30 Jan 2012 135,084 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

damage to n/s/ door sill not considered to be weakening main structure

n/s/f tyre tread wearing unevenly

Pass 31 Jan 2011 124,968 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s door mirror glass damaged

n/s/r outter sill damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2011 124,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s door mirror glass damaged

n/s/r outter sill damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2010 116,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s outter sill damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2009 105,822 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 27 Jan 2009 105,822 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 101,252 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 101,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 95,896 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 95,893 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in steering

Pass 7 Mar 2006 89,877 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 89,877 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N407 HLC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N407 HLC, 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 N407 HLC registered?

N407 HLC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 1996.

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