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N890 AJH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,035 mi
Last recorded91,035 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN890 AJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 91,035 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole under side of vehicle in a corroded condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 91,017 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 90,973 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 90,452 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 89,218 miles

Front Oil leak engine ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front has restricted free movement. Recommend brake service

Rear Oil leak Diff ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 86,966 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged around the letter (a) (6.3.1d)

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

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

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Apr 2015 84,215 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

Fail 7 Apr 2015 84,205 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

Pass 27 Mar 2014 80,260 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 76,028 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 76,028 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 70,602 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 70,602 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 67,774 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 64,732 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 64,732 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2009 61,766 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2009 61,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 58,437 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 55,132 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 52,716 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 52,716 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 11 May 2005 49,724 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)

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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N890 AJH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 N890 AJH, 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 N890 AJH registered?

N890 AJH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 May 1996.

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