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N513 HJO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN513 HJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Jun 2012

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 67,722 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 8 Jun 2011 67,722 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

hand brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 24 Apr 2010 66,847 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 66,847 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

marks on front screen

nsf upper ball joint rubber split

Pass 31 Mar 2009 65,833 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front windscreen slightly scratched

n/s/f indicator lens missing

rear number plate is in poor condition

slight oil leak from rear differential

slight play present at front wheels

Fail 30 Mar 2009 65,833 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front windscreen slightly scratched

n/s/f indicator lens missing

n/s/r outer sidelight inop.

rear number plate is in poor condition

slight oil leak from rear differential

slight play present at front wheels

Pass 13 Mar 2008 65,220 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brakes slightly out of balance

steering damper is leaking slightly

Fail 13 Mar 2008 65,220 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

steering damper is leaking slightly

Pass 22 Feb 2007 62,789 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 58,520 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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N513 HJO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N513 HJO, 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 N513 HJO registered?

N513 HJO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N513 HJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N513 HJO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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