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N430 HUY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

77,855 mi
Last recorded77,855 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN430 HUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 77,855 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2025 77,431 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 76,965 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 76,234 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 75,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 75,234 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 74,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 73,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 73,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 70,756 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 68,692 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 66,465 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 64,470 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 62,254 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 60,242 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 57,705 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 54,785 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 51,497 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 45,602 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 42,266 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 38,616 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 37,049 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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N430 HUY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 N430 HUY, 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 N430 HUY registered?

N430 HUY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N430 HUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N430 HUY shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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