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N681 UFX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,683 mi
Last recorded130,683 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN681 UFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2020 130,683 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened coil spring upper mounting plate corroded /holed (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe forward mounting areas holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened coil spring upper mounting plate corroded / holed (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe forward mounting areas holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached anti roll bar linkage bracket to body mounting broke away (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer windscreen areas deteriorated

rear underfloor sections corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2018 128,548 miles

Both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated cracking

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Corrosion around rear sub frame

Nearside mirror glass is missing

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside front and offside rear jacking point rubbers are missing

Fail 31 Aug 2018 128,548 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose damaged under wheel arch breather pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated cracking

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Corrosion around rear sub frame

Nearside mirror glass is missing

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside front and offside rear jacking point rubbers are missing

Pass 27 Jul 2017 125,636 miles

Both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated cracking

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Fuel tank breather pipe deteriorated

Offside door mirror glass is badly deteriorated nearside mirror glass is slightly deteriorated

nearside front and offside rear jacking point rubbers are missing

Pass 11 Aug 2016 123,199 miles

Both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated cracking

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Fuel tank breather pipe deteriorated

Offside door mirror glass is badly deteriorated

nearside front and offside rear jacking point rubbers are missing

Pass 7 Aug 2015 120,972 miles

Both rear suspension springs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside door mirror glass in very poor condition recommend replacement

nearside front and offside rear jacking points missing

Fail 7 Aug 2015 120,972 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both rear suspension springs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside door mirror glass in very poor condition recommend replacement

nearside front and offside rear jacking points missing

Pass 12 Aug 2014 117,792 miles

Both rear brake hose, deteriorated recommend replacement

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear suspension springs slightly corroded

Drivers side door mirror glass in poor condition

Offside front and nearside rear jacking points are missing

Offside rear fuel tank breather in poor condition

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Radiator low topped up with water

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 117,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear brake hose, deteriorated recommend replacement

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear suspension springs slightly corroded

Drivers side door mirror glass in poor condition

Offside front and nearside rear jacking points are missing

Offside rear fuel tank breather in poor condition

Offside rear tyre slightly cracking and wearing low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Radiator low topped up with water

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 113,204 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear suspension springs slightly corroded

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

Fuel tank vent hose in poor condition

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Over heating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 108,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 103,108 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 103,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 96,688 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 91,145 miles

Windscreen scratch damaged, reccomend replacement.

Pass 11 Aug 2008 84,002 miles

Both rear tyres close to wearbars

Front screen scratched

Front wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2007 77,419 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 77,419 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 76,938 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 71,177 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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N681 UFX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N681 UFX, 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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N681 UFX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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