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N630 LHR

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,936 mi
Last recorded145,936 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN630 LHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 145,936 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2017 145,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 143,714 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 143,613 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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 139,851 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 139,851 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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 131,113 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 137,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 134,952 miles

offside bottom ball joint gater deterating

Fail 9 Oct 2012 134,952 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside bottom ball joint gater deterating

Pass 2 Sep 2011 131,926 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 128,226 miles

corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe to flex

nearside front inner rim damaged

nearside outer sill dented

wear in nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 31 Aug 2010 128,155 miles

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

corrosion on both rear brake disc inner faces

corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe to flex

nearside front inner rim damaged

nearside outer sill dented

wear in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 29 Aug 2009 123,468 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 118,849 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 30 Aug 2007 114,474 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 108,915 miles

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

both rear and n/s front tyre valves cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2005 103,533 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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N630 LHR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc 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 N630 LHR, 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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N630 LHR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 1996.

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