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N73 HTW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

156,696 mi
Last recorded156,696 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN73 HTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 156,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 155,574 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 154,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 153,556 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 151,672 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 149,777 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 147,758 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 145,320 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 145,320 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 142,962 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 139,853 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 136,054 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 131,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 127,782 miles

osf tyre low on tread 3mm depth

Pass 26 Jun 2009 122,186 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

Pass 24 Jun 2008 116,193 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 21 Jun 2007 110,131 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 110,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 103,387 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edge.

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2006 103,350 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on outer edge, change rear tyres as soon as possible.

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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N73 HTW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 N73 HTW, 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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N73 HTW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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