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N508 ESX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,002 mi
Last recorded156,002 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN508 ESX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 156,002 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 149,782 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 149,782 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 138,856 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 126,514 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Fail 29 Dec 2009 126,514 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Fail 29 Dec 2008 117,608 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 117,608 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 112,205 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 112,203 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 103,568 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 93,310 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 93,310 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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N508 ESX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N508 ESX, 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 N508 ESX registered?

N508 ESX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 February 1996.

Is N508 ESX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N508 ESX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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