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N516 LEX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

169,867 mi
Last recorded169,867 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN516 LEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 169,867 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 168,821 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 167,496 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush cracking/splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Rear fuel pipe /union corroding.

chassis and suspension components corroding.

Pass 2 May 2019 167,468 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 167,465 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 167,462 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near side front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under wheel arch (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

both rear flexi brake hoses becoming perished

Pass 7 Feb 2018 164,469 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 164,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 159,689 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 159,679 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 152,578 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 145,352 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 137,376 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 29 Jan 2013 133,438 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 133,438 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 130,778 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 130,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 128,398 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 128,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 125,368 miles

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

unable to check outer sills--plastic covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2009 122,539 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 119,799 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 114,270 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 110,252 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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N516 LEX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 N516 LEX, 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 N516 LEX registered?

N516 LEX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 1996.

Is N516 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N516 LEX shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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