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N874 HPU

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,535 mi
Last recorded125,535 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN874 HPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 125,535 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides at wheel hub sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front exhaust system and heat shields corroded but not leaking

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

Rear Lower both outer wheel arches near outer sills have surface rust

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 125,535 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides at wheel hub sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front exhaust system and heat shields corroded but not leaking

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

Rear Lower both outer wheel arches near outer sills have surface rust

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 119,884 miles

Front Oil leak ()

both brakepipes at numerous points are corroded

coil spring corroded both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 116,685 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front and rear coil springs corroded

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2015 112,303 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both brakepipes at front and rear slightly corroded.

both front and rear coil springs slightly corroded.

very slight surface rust on both front inner wings.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 108,061 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 103,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 102,217 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 97,699 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 92,476 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 88,028 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 88,028 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2006 83,421 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 HPU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N874 HPU, 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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N874 HPU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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