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N571 XLS

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,801 mi
Last recorded57,801 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN571 XLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 57,801 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 54,657 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 52,584 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 52,584 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2016 52,204 miles

exhaust deteriorated

front and rear brakepipes slightly corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2015 51,016 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear brakepipes coated in grease

n/s/f brake binding slightly

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2014 49,884 miles

brakepipes coated in grease

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2014 49,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brakepipes coated in grease

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2013 48,513 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 23 Jan 2012 47,568 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 46,097 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 44,635 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 45,581 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 42,374 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 40,591 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 39,661 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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N571 XLS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N571 XLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N571 XLS registered?

N571 XLS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 February 1996.

Is N571 XLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N571 XLS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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