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N44 ALD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,167 mi
Last recorded130,167 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN44 ALD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 130,167 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 130,098 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 129,556 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into ferrul (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 129,556 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump gorse blocked (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into ferrul (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 129,422 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 129,422 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 May 2018 129,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak engine area ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2018 129,323 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired loose in mount (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak engine area ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 124,102 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2013

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 117,447 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 112,197 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 109,057 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 105,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 99,034 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 914,304 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 83,066 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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N44 ALD 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 77.8%.

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 N44 ALD, 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 N44 ALD registered?

N44 ALD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 1996.

Is N44 ALD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N44 ALD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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