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N426 HLL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

93,066 mi
Last recorded93,066 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN426 HLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 93,066 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 92,669 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 83,809 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 83,805 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 82,807 miles

Central Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipe at tank is excessively corroded but not leaking

power steering drive belt is cracked

Fail 10 Mar 2022 82,807 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipe at tank is excessively corroded but not leaking

power steering drive belt is cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2021 81,974 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear fuel pipe at front of tank is corroded

fuel cap seal is slightly cracked on the edge

Fail 8 Mar 2021 81,969 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn on full lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear fuel pipe at front of tank is corroded

fuel cap seal is slightly cracked on the edge

Pass 17 Mar 2020 80,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 80,161 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre is worn on outer edge

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre is worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Feb 2018 78,965 miles

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Oil leak bad oil leak at diff ()

Rear both tyres on 2mm

exhaust heat shield adrift at front

various brake pipes covered in under seal unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 21 Mar 2017 77,662 miles

Oil leak rear differential ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 75,832 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 73,484 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 70,572 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 70,572 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 68,186 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 65,339 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 62,767 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 59,419 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 53,247 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 49,988 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 45,811 miles

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

transmission leak(diff)

wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 24 Mar 2006 42,878 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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N426 HLL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 N426 HLL, 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 N426 HLL registered?

N426 HLL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is N426 HLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N426 HLL shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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