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N412 XNV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,819 mi
Last recorded131,819 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN412 XNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 131,819 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear lower sills corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2019 128,583 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 124,087 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 121,039 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 118,189 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 115,547 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 111,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 111,873 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 107,610 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 103,300 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 103,261 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 98,987 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 94,522 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 89,999 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 16 Apr 2009 88,998 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Apr 2008 83,151 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 77,928 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 71,298 miles

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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N412 XNV 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 83.3%.

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 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 N412 XNV, 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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N412 XNV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 1996.

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