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N948 LUM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

89,202 mi
Last recorded89,202 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN948 LUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 89,202 miles

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

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

rear bumper damaged

vehicle has corrosion present on underside

Fail 21 Jul 2026 89,201 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2024 86,435 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear bumper is damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2023 84,171 miles

rear bumper is damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2022 80,567 miles

rear bumper is damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2021 75,943 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 73,941 miles

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering linkages (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear slight corrosion on inner sills and on suspension components

Pass 15 Apr 2019 73,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Apr 2019 73,717 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2018 73,357 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 72,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 71,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 70,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 69,460 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 68,639 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 67,417 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 65,994 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 65,994 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 64,525 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 64,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 62,796 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 61,232 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 59,704 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 59,607 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 55,055 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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N948 LUM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,497cc diesel 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 N948 LUM, 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 N948 LUM registered?

N948 LUM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N948 LUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N948 LUM shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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