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N936 LGK

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

65,790 mi
Last recorded65,790 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN936 LGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 65,790 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 65,790 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded All four springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 60,965 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded inner arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 57,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205 60 15 91 v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded inner arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage going to steering pump under the bonnet (2.1.5 (a))

tyre valve osf wheel badly perished around the base

Pass 8 Mar 2023 52,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch area where chalked is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 50,387 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 48,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 46,018 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 42,311 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 40,539 miles

Front VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE 205/60/15V

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 38,096 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 38,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 36,725 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear drive shafts corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 33,695 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 31,799 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 30,292 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 29,050 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 27,974 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 25,409 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 23,794 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 23,794 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 22,439 miles

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

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

electric aerial sticking

slight movement both front hub areas

Pass 26 Apr 2007 20,696 miles

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

slight movement in steering

Fail 21 Apr 2007 20,663 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2006 19,407 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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N936 LGK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 N936 LGK, 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 N936 LGK registered?

N936 LGK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 May 1996.

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