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N564 FHE

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,172 mi
Last recorded142,172 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN564 FHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 142,172 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 142,155 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 137,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 132,531 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 123,955 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 117,305 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 110,542 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 107,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2012 107,656 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2011 104,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 19 Feb 2010 100,765 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all 4 tyre getting low on tread

Fail 17 Feb 2010 100,765 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all 4 tyre getting low on tread

Pass 19 Feb 2009 95,831 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 95,782 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

signs of a coolant leak from rear of engine

throttle return spring broken

Pass 20 Feb 2008 87,599 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2007 77,349 miles

as with vt30

Fail 20 Feb 2007 77,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 68,493 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

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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N564 FHE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N564 FHE, 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 N564 FHE registered?

N564 FHE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N564 FHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N564 FHE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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