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N696 SNH

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,389 mi
Last recorded50,389 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN696 SNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 50,389 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 50,389 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 49,987 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 48,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 48,481 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 47,633 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 46,551 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear diff seeping

Pass 15 Dec 2020 45,280 miles

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

brake fluid condition

Pass 12 Dec 2019 45,206 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 45,206 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 43,973 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal perished and cracking

Fail 7 Dec 2018 43,970 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

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

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

fuel cap seal perished and cracking

Pass 20 Dec 2017 42,643 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2016 40,227 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2015 37,737 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 33,635 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 33,356 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 29,339 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 28,626 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 27,606 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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N696 SNH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 112,535 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 N696 SNH, 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 31 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 N696 SNH registered?

N696 SNH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 1995.

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