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N957 LUM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

217,135 mi
Last recorded217,135 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN957 LUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2011 217,135 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 217,135 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 203,317 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak.

n/s/f tyre wearing low and is mishapen.

o/s/f tyre wearing low.

slight play in o/s/f antiroll bar 'd' bush.

Fail 2 Sep 2010 203,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak.

n/s/f tyre wearing low and is mishapen.

o/s/f tyre wearing low.

slight play in o/s/f antiroll bar 'd' bush.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 191,261 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 179,335 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 165,856 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 165,856 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 154,624 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 148,752 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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N957 LUM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N957 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.

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What year was N957 LUM registered?

N957 LUM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 1996.

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