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N453 LDX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

64,145 mi
Last recorded64,145 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN453 LDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 64,145 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 63,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 61,404 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 59,163 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 58,846 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 58,789 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 58,716 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 58,716 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2015 58,634 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 57,844 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 57,582 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 56,612 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 51,596 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 50,172 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 49,418 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 45,562 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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N453 LDX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 N453 LDX, 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 N453 LDX registered?

N453 LDX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 February 1996.

Is N453 LDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N453 LDX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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