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N63 HBH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,535 mi
Last recorded160,535 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN63 HBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2014 160,535 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

rear prop rubber bush worn

Pass 17 May 2013 158,334 miles

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 9 Jun 2012 155,954 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 150,670 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 148,915 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 145,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 139,894 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 134,131 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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N63 HBH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N63 HBH, 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 N63 HBH registered?

N63 HBH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N63 HBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N63 HBH shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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