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N901 HLX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,489 mi
Last recorded80,489 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN901 HLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 80,489 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 80,416 miles

near side front tyre has a small amount of cracking on the side wall

Pass 22 Oct 2013 80,401 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 80,386 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 80,349 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 80,332 miles

front prop coupling starting to split

Pass 30 Sep 2010 80,319 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 80,318 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 80,297 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 80,228 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 80,228 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2007 80,087 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 79,474 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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N901 HLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 N901 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 N901 HLX registered?

N901 HLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N901 HLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N901 HLX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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