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N96 LUF

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,318 mi
Last recorded52,318 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN96 LUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 52,318 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 52,189 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 52,086 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 52,081 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 52,073 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 51,901 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 51,877 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour paint off of bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65x15,Avon ZV7,91V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour paint off of bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 51,066 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 49,862 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 49,011 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 47,671 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 46,326 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 45,157 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 43,871 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 41,706 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 39,774 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 38,671 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 36,813 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 35,414 miles

rear metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 6 Nov 2007 31,854 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 29,835 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 27,301 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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N96 LUF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 112,535 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 N96 LUF, 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 31 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 N96 LUF registered?

N96 LUF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 1995.

Is N96 LUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N96 LUF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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