MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,541 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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 ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil Leak
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)
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)
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
Slight oil leak noted from the engine.
The N/S headlamp is showing a slightly yellow colour.
engine oil leak noted
exhaust front section noted rusty
front brake discs noted worn slightly
front exhaust heat sheild noted loose
exhaust noted very rusty
fuel cap seal noted starting too perrish
most rear suspension bushes noted starting too perrish
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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