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N644 BMT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

112,482 mi
Last recorded112,482 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN644 BMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 112,482 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

coolant level low

front bumper slightly loose

nearside front and nearside rear doors corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2022 110,074 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust front pipe heat shield loose

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside front and rear door corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 106,351 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion along bottom edges of both nearside doors.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive And rear DIFF oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 102,970 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 102,970 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 96,135 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front & side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 89,010 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 75,578 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 64,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 51,706 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 39,906 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 29,476 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 23,655 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 17,360 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 11,178 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 4,683 miles

unable to open n/s/r door from inside

unable to open o/s/r door from outside

Pass 24 May 2008 4,670 miles

o/s rear door won't open from outside

Pass 12 Feb 2007 4,465 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 4,451 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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N644 BMT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 N644 BMT, 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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N644 BMT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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