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N453 SLJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,333 mi
Last recorded120,333 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN453 SLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 120,333 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 112,682 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 101,784 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 91,103 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 80,850 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 80,847 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 71,287 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 69,672 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 SLJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N453 SLJ, 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 SLJ registered?

N453 SLJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N453 SLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N453 SLJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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