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N684 BMT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,218 mi
Last recorded62,218 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN684 BMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2026 62,218 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 60,205 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2024 60,205 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2023 59,615 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2023 59,615 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 59,133 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 57,743 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 57,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 57,089 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 53,584 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 50,330 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 45,734 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 37,884 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Dec 2014 37,884 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Dec 2013 24,637 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 22,220 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 14,286 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 13,743 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 10,598 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 7,656 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 5,369 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 4,953 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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N684 BMT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N684 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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N684 BMT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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