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N458 LDX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,176 mi
Last recorded145,176 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN458 LDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 145,176 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front and rear brake flexible hoses,cracked

both front anti-roll bar bushes,sign of wear

both front tyres cracked outer and inner wall

Fail 2 May 2014 145,176 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front and rear brake flexible hoses,cracked

both front anti-roll bar bushes,sign of wear

both front tyres cracked outer and inner wall

Pass 12 Jul 2013 117,317 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 115,583 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 115,583 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 113,413 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 113,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 112,025 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 110,131 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 110,131 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 107,886 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 104,980 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 104,980 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 102,379 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 LDX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N458 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 N458 LDX registered?

N458 LDX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N458 LDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N458 LDX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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