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N456 HVG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,138 mi
Last recorded101,138 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN456 HVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 101,138 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 101,136 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 94,927 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 89,601 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 89,601 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 85,992 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 85,992 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 80,321 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 80,321 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 76,797 miles

SCREW IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

Fail 26 Jun 2010 76,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

SCREW IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

Fail 8 Jun 2009 72,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 72,245 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 67,507 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 67,507 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 62,327 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 57,857 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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N456 HVG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N456 HVG, 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 N456 HVG registered?

N456 HVG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N456 HVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N456 HVG shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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