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N812 FPO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

132,698 mi
Last recorded132,698 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN812 FPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 132,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2025 119,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Sill has sign of body filer

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 107,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Sill has sign of body filer

Pass 8 Apr 2023 97,313 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 87,513 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 83,708 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 83,687 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak radiator leaking badly ()

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 82,617 miles

Nearside Front tie rod arm ball joint boot split

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2018 82,617 miles

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

Nearside Front tie rod arm ball joint boot split

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jan 2017 50,418 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 79,179 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing rear bush (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing rear bush (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap seal starting to perish

horn slightly muffled

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear diff

windscreen starting to delaminate at the lower part of the screen

Fail 19 Nov 2015 79,179 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing rear bush (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing rear bush (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap seal starting to perish

horn slightly muffled

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear diff

windscreen starting to delaminate at the lower part of the screen

Pass 14 Nov 2014 77,531 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

front propshaft rubber coupling worn

fuel cap seal starting to split

slight oil weep from rear diff

Pass 14 Nov 2013 75,700 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 73,446 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 70,722 miles

WEAR IN STEERING IDLER ARM BUSHES.O/S/F DRIVERS SEAT BELT WEBBING FRAYED EDGE.

Fail 10 Nov 2011 70,722 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

WEAR IN STEERING IDLER ARM BUSHES.O/S/F DRIVERS SEAT BELT WEBBING FRAYED EDGE.

Pass 18 Nov 2010 68,087 miles

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 close to limit on outer edges.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 65,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear diff oil seals leaking.

various engine oil leaks.

windscreen delaminating at bottom.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 62,462 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 59,291 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 55,814 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 51,234 miles

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

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

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

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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N812 FPO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 N812 FPO, 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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N812 FPO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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