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N633 HLB

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,320 mi
Last recorded95,320 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN633 HLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 95,320 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 95,320 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 92,462 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 92,462 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 84,488 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 64,159 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 50,916 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

fuel cap seal splitting on edge

Fail 17 Mar 2015 50,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

fuel cap seal splitting on edge

Pass 13 Mar 2014 41,334 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 40,702 miles

diff oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2012 39,675 miles

slight diff oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2011 38,959 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 37,869 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 36,491 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 34,923 miles

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2007 33,611 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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N633 HLB 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 N633 HLB, 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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What year was N633 HLB registered?

N633 HLB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 1996.

Is N633 HLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N633 HLB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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