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N953 ECM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,012 mi
Last recorded126,012 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN953 ECM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 126,012 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 126,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 125,122 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 125,122 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge 235/40/17 90w

Pass 15 Oct 2013 114,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

bad oil leak from rear diff

rear number plate has a cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2012 103,127 miles

differential leaking oil

front and rear wheel arches corroded

front plate deteriated

front suspension coils corroded

play in front wheel bearings

play in steering rack balljoints

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear plate damaged

Fail 4 Oct 2012 103,127 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

differential leaking oil

front and rear wheel arches corroded

front plate deteriated

front suspension coils corroded

play in front wheel bearings

play in steering rack balljoints

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear plate damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2011 93,735 miles

2 bulbs not working in high level brake light

all brake pipes corroded

both number plates in poor condition

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front coil springs corroded

fuel filter mounting corroded

oil leak from rear diff

slight engine oil leak

slight misting of oil from o/s/r shock absorber

slight plat in o/s steering knuckle

Fail 5 Oct 2011 93,735 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

2 bulbs not working in high level brake light

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake pipes corroded

both number plates in poor condition

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front coil springs corroded

fuel filter mounting corroded

oil leak from rear diff

slight engine oil leak

slight misting of oil from o/s/r shock absorber

slight plat in o/s steering knuckle

Pass 20 Sep 2010 81,005 miles

damage n/s/r

movement in front wheel bearings and steering joints

rear prop shaft seal leaking

Fail 15 Sep 2010 81,004 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage n/s/r

movement in front wheel bearings and steering joints

rear prop shaft seal leaking

Pass 14 Sep 2009 67,887 miles

all suspension springs rusty

centre stop lamp faulty

front brake discs in poor condition + slight judder

front number plate in poor condition

many stickers in windscreen swept area (permits)

oil leak from diff

slight play in front suspension lower ball joints

slight play in front wheel bearings

various rusty brake + fuel pipes

windscreen in poor condition

Fail 14 Sep 2009 67,887 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

all suspension springs rusty

centre stop lamp faulty

front brake discs in poor condition + slight judder

front number plate in poor condition

many stickers in windscreen swept area (permits)

oil leak from diff

slight play in front suspension lower ball joints

slight play in front wheel bearings

various rusty brake + fuel pipes

windscreen in poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2008 56,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 6 Sep 2007 51,325 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 51,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 42,394 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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N953 ECM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N953 ECM, 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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N953 ECM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 February 1996.

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