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N933 HLX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,737 mi
Last recorded118,737 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN933 HLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 118,737 miles

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2015 118,253 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2014 106,572 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 102,477 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 99,338 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 99,338 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 98,127 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 97,959 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 97,957 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 97,920 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 97,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 97,437 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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N933 HLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N933 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N933 HLX registered?

N933 HLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N933 HLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N933 HLX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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