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N53 HBH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

84,541 mi
Last recorded84,541 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN53 HBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 84,541 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 84,258 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 83,854 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 83,475 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 83,086 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 82,446 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 82,364 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 81,504 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil Leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 80,576 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 79,694 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 78,794 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 77,215 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 77,215 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 76,159 miles

both front headlight patterns poor

fuel cap sealing ring perished

oil leak noted from the engine

oil noted around rear diff

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty, front down pipe heat shields loose

slight wear noted on both front brake disc

Pass 15 Sep 2009 75,635 miles

Slight oil leak noted from the engine.

The N/S headlamp is showing a slightly yellow colour.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 74,795 miles

engine oil leak noted

exhaust front section noted rusty

front brake discs noted worn slightly

front exhaust heat sheild noted loose

Pass 10 Sep 2007 73,199 miles

exhaust noted very rusty

fuel cap seal noted starting too perrish

most rear suspension bushes noted starting too perrish

Pass 5 Sep 2006 70,565 miles

all 4 tyres noted starting to perish on outer walls

exhaust noted rusty

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 HBH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HBH, 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 HBH registered?

N53 HBH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 February 1996.

Is N53 HBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N53 HBH shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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