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N458 HFR

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,828 mi
Last recorded97,828 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN458 HFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 97,828 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion on floor chassis and sills

rear diff bushes worn

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 97,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

corrosion on floor chassis and sills

rear diff bushes worn

Pass 6 Jul 2016 94,384 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 94,380 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 81,496 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nsf steering control arm has minor play

Fail 3 Mar 2015 81,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nsf steering control arm has minor play

Pass 27 Feb 2014 74,169 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 68,352 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 62,987 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 55,169 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 50,504 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 48,042 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 43,793 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 38,349 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 36,332 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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N458 HFR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N458 HFR, 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 N458 HFR registered?

N458 HFR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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