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N525 LGN

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

103,732 mi
Last recorded103,732 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN525 LGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 103,732 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Steering linkeage bush slightly worn

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 98,337 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 96,736 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 96,736 miles

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 95,116 miles

both front tyre valves perished

both rear tyres perished

nearside rear inner position lamp not working

Fail 23 May 2023 95,093 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

both front tyre valves perished

both rear tyres perished

nearside rear inner position lamp bulb not working

Pass 20 May 2022 93,256 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2021 91,352 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 90,030 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 88,672 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 86,703 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 85,284 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 82,998 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 81,990 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 31,191 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 81,914 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 81,910 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 80,744 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 79,587 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 78,228 miles

both number plates could do woth replacing as soon as poss

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight runout rear brakes

Pass 25 Feb 2009 76,226 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear number plate

slight runout rear brakes

Pass 21 Feb 2008 74,339 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 70,528 miles

advise slight runout rear brakes

Pass 28 Feb 2006 65,283 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 65,282 miles

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

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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N525 LGN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 N525 LGN, 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 N525 LGN registered?

N525 LGN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N525 LGN shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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