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N582 MNS

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

97,076 mi
Last recorded97,076 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN582 MNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2024 97,076 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroding

Pass 3 Nov 2023 96,856 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 96,582 miles

Both rear wheel arch areas corroding

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 96,220 miles

Both rear tyre tread wearing slightly thin

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front section of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak Engine area ()

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust system corroding front to rear

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and rear diff areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 94,572 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker casing corroding

Pass 11 Oct 2019 93,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 22 Oct 2018 92,663 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section of front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 92,604 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section of front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 90,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 89,353 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front sill corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 87,232 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 87,232 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from master cylinder to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 85,380 miles

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

nearside and offside inner sills corroded but not holded at rear

Fail 2 Oct 2014 85,364 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside and offside inner sills corroded but not holded at rear

Pass 6 Nov 2013 83,741 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 83,741 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 81,732 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 79,869 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 79,869 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 78,283 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 78,257 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 76,408 miles

power steering pipes corroding

Pass 14 Oct 2008 72,595 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 69,297 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2006 66,921 miles

slight wear at off side front lower ball joint

Pass 13 Oct 2005 63,750 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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N582 MNS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 N582 MNS, 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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N582 MNS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 February 1996.

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