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N686 XTA

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,244 mi
Last recorded131,244 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN686 XTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 131,244 miles

Exhaust a little corroded in places

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material A little corroded into rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 126,811 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to minimum 1.6mm tread depth limit - Advise replacing

Pass 11 Mar 2017 123,625 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

steering box has a slight oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2017 123,625 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 107,921 miles

Fuel smell, no visable leak

Nearside mirror cover missing

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 107,921 miles

Fuel smell, no visable leak

Nearside mirror cover missing

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 90,860 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 71,473 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 66,247 miles

All brake discs corroding

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 May 2011 61,124 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 54,261 miles

Both rear brake disc outer faces corroding...recommend replacing when brake pads next changed

Fail 16 Mar 2010 54,243 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear brake disc outer faces corroding...recommend replacing when brake pads next changed

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 49,515 miles

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

o/s front tyre has cracked sidewalls

Pass 5 Sep 2007 41,814 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 35,301 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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N686 XTA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N686 XTA, 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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N686 XTA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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