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N830 BDP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,356 mi
Last recorded138,356 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN830 BDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 138,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 118,492 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 116,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced moisture ingress (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush split and perished (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front headlamp aim on limit

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 114,832 miles

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

fuel vent pipe in offside rear wheel arch splitting

o/s and n/s rear tyre treads splitting and In poor condition

Fail 11 Oct 2016 114,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

fuel vent pipe in offside rear wheel arch splitting

o/s and n/s rear tyre treads splitting and In poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2015 110,452 miles

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyre treads splitting

front pipe heatshield loose

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Oct 2014 108,691 miles

n/s rear metal brake pipe corroded

o/s front metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2013 107,368 miles

n/s front lower balljoint worn to limit

o/s and n/s front metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 106,277 miles

n/s rear metal brake pipe corroded

o/s and n/s front tyres splitting at the tread

slight leak n/s front shockabsorber

Fail 2 Oct 2012 106,277 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s rear metal brake pipe corroded

o/s and n/s front tyres splitting at the tread

slight leak n/s front shockabsorber

Pass 10 Oct 2011 104,706 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 104,705 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 101,783 miles

damage on windscreen zone A

fuel filler vent pipes in poor condition

n/s front tyre outer sidewall starting to split at the tread

o/s front metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2009 99,828 miles

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

o/s rear tyre low on limit centre band

rear number plate in poor condition

signs of fuel staining at fuel filter

Fail 12 Oct 2009 99,828 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

o/s rear tyre low on limit centre band

rear number plate in poor condition

signs of fuel staining at fuel filter

Pass 24 Oct 2008 98,617 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 96,197 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 93,509 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 93,509 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

O/s/f lower balljoint gaiter split

Pass 21 Oct 2005 91,363 miles

Front disc pads low

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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N830 BDP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N830 BDP, 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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N830 BDP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 1996.

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