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N464 SLJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,074 mi
Last recorded143,074 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN464 SLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 143,074 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 139,144 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 134,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Cv gaiter deteriorated

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 124,529 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)

Rear diff leaks

Fail 6 Mar 2015 124,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Rear diff leaks

Pass 17 Mar 2014 110,248 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 110,050 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 93,124 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 75,017 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 55,591 miles

Rear diff leaking oil

Fail 2 Mar 2011 55,591 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 3 Mar 2010 42,559 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 32,530 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 27,530 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 26,383 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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N464 SLJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc 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 N464 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 N464 SLJ registered?

N464 SLJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N464 SLJ safe to buy?

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