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N553 LWL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,444 mi
Last recorded128,444 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN553 LWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 128,444 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 124,780 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 124,780 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 120,092 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 120,091 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 113,190 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 113,190 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 108,839 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 107,304 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 105,690 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 103,727 miles

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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N553 LWL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 N553 LWL, 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 N553 LWL registered?

N553 LWL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N553 LWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N553 LWL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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