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N58 ABL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,610 mi
Last recorded74,610 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN58 ABL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 74,610 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 May 2017 69,509 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 May 2017 69,505 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 May 2016 64,630 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edges

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2016 64,437 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)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edges

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2015 61,447 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 59,703 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 58,120 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 56,815 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 55,494 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 54,082 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 52,511 miles

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 14 May 2009 52,511 miles

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

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

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 9 May 2008 50,576 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 49,081 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 47,204 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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N58 ABL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N58 ABL, 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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N58 ABL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 1996.

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