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N874 HLX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

183,713 mi
Last recorded183,713 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN874 HLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 183,713 miles

Front wiper blade split

Pass 16 Oct 2015 182,978 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded o/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 173,854 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

bonnet catch broken but can still me opened

coolant light on dash

Fail 7 Oct 2014 173,854 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet catch broken but can still me opened

coolant light on dash

Pass 18 Oct 2013 165,534 miles

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

bonett pull handle faulty

center exhaust joining bolts detoriated

rear differential leaking oil

Fail 18 Oct 2013 165,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

bonett pull handle faulty

center exhaust joining bolts detoriated

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 8 Sep 2012 162,207 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 150,122 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 150,122 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 140,001 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 140,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 134,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 124,854 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2007 120,301 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 May 2007 120,301 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 115,763 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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N874 HLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N874 HLX, 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 N874 HLX registered?

N874 HLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 1996.

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