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N621 MGH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,775 mi
Last recorded88,775 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN621 MGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 88,775 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 82,494 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 80,260 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight play in steering linkage

Pass 27 Sep 2019 80,259 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive The rear diff has a oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

the engine has covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2018 79,974 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play hub ball joint ha s slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive The rear axle diff has a slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

The petrol cap seal is deteriorating

Pass 30 Aug 2017 79,655 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 79,301 miles

The rear axle diff has a slight oil leak

The spare wheel tyre sidewall has been repaired with a patch

Fail 16 Sep 2016 79,301 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65 15 Continental (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" blade (8.2.2)

The rear axle diff has a slight oil leak

The spare wheel tyre sidewall has been repaired with a patch

Pass 16 Sep 2015 77,835 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 77,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 75,593 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear differential has a oil leak from casing

underbody covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 18 Sep 2013 75,593 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear differential has a oil leak from casing

underbody covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 24 Sep 2012 74,168 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 71,843 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

noise from fanbelt area

Pass 21 Sep 2010 69,686 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 67,264 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 67,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 64,013 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Sep 2008 64,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 60,563 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2006 57,833 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

horn note

rubbing noise from steering column

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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N621 MGH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N621 MGH, 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 N621 MGH registered?

N621 MGH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N621 MGH safe to buy?

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