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N693 HUM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

248,522 mi
Last recorded248,522 miles
Recorded on12 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN693 HUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2008 248,522 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 248,518 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 228,692 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 228,647 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 May 2006 218,186 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

nearside front arch corroded

offside front arch corroded

offside front flexi perished

Fail 12 May 2006 218,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

nearside front arch corroded

offside front arch corroded

Pass 14 May 2005 206,720 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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N693 HUM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N693 HUM, 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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What year was N693 HUM registered?

N693 HUM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 February 1996.

Is N693 HUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N693 HUM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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