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N53 ABL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

109,064 mi
Last recorded109,064 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN53 ABL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 109,064 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 104,729 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 99,172 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 93,946 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 88,422 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 88,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 83,290 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 77,846 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 72,926 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 68,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2008 63,677 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 58,667 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 54,514 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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N53 ABL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 N53 ABL, 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 N53 ABL registered?

N53 ABL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N53 ABL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N53 ABL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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