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N535 XEW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,196 mi
Last recorded122,196 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN535 XEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 May 2013 122,196 miles

COOLANT LIGHT ON DASH

DRIVERS WIPER RUBBER SLIGHTLY SPLIT

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER FLASHER LENSE MISSING

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT BOTTOM JOINTS UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT

Pass 29 May 2013 122,196 miles

COOLANT LIGHT ON DASH

DRIVERS WIPER RUBBER SLIGHTLY SPLIT

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER FLASHER LENSE MISSING

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT BOTTOM JOINTS UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT

Pass 29 May 2012 120,218 miles

exhaust bracket loose

Pass 9 May 2011 113,784 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 113,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

LOW LEVEL WARNING LIGHT ON DASH FOR WATER

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT BOTTOM JOINTS UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT

Pass 11 May 2010 107,387 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 107,387 miles

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

both rear tyres on 2mm

brake pipes corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2009 101,603 miles

Both Front wheel bearings slight play

Both rear tyres starting too crack in places

Brake pipe under bonnet touching A/C pipe near ABS pump

Front Pads low 5mm approx

N/S repeater starting to discolour

O/S/R tyre badly worn inner edge

Oil leak

Various brake pipes starting too corroded

Wiper leaves slight strieks

Pass 28 May 2008 95,187 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 95,187 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 88,396 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inside edges of tyres

both front bottom joints slight play up and down movement

Pass 8 May 2006 79,365 miles

1/rear brake pads low

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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N535 XEW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N535 XEW, 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 N535 XEW registered?

N535 XEW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is N535 XEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N535 XEW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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