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N8 SSP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 SSP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021
Pass 17 Jul 2020
Pass 13 May 2019
Pass 9 May 2018
Pass 31 May 2017 122,127 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 122,123 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 122,021 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2015 121,493 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 121,143 miles

o/s & n/s/r metal brake pipes to flexis starting to corrode

slight play n/s steering arm / rack

Pass 29 May 2013 120,491 miles

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

front wiper motor slow

Fail 28 May 2013 120,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front wiper motor slow

Pass 22 May 2012 119,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 117,630 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 117,630 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 116,041 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 114,172 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 108,295 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 102,489 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 98,822 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 98,820 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 26 May 2006 98,818 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

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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N8 SSP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N8 SSP, 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 N8 SSP registered?

N8 SSP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N8 SSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 SSP shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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