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N698 STA

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,873 mi
Last recorded107,873 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN698 STA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 107,873 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2026 107,873 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under n/s/f seat (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under battery , boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2025 104,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to both front doors but not a sharp edge at present

Fail 15 Oct 2025 104,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to both front doors but not a sharp edge at present

Pass 23 Oct 2024 101,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Behind road wheel. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **2MM** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 96,032 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 95,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **1.6MM** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 90,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 85,574 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR & OSR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 85,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone, Inner/Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone, Inner/Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR & OSR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Below ABS Pump (Corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 81,333 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 81,333 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 76,835 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 69,002 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 62,704 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 55,393 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 48,034 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 41,419 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 34,042 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust bravcket corroded

petrol cap seal perrishing

tyres showing signs of perishing

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2012 30,253 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 29,755 miles

exhaust poor front to rear

front and rear reg plates poor

oil leak from diff and engine

rear fuel lines poor

slight play nsf drag link

Pass 21 Dec 2010 29,029 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 28,409 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 23 Jan 2009 27,911 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 27,257 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 26,131 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 24,789 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 24,789 miles

Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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N698 STA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N698 STA, 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 N698 STA registered?

N698 STA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N698 STA shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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