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N98 XOP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,471 mi
Last recorded124,471 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN98 XOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2019 124,471 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trackcontrol bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 123,081 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wishbone rubber bush

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

Offside Front tyre wall damage

Offside Rear tyre wall damage

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 121,159 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 113,963 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 112,099 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 110,458 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 108,001 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 105,618 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 103,234 miles

front tyres fething on edges

slight play in steering joints

Pass 17 Aug 2009 100,744 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 14 Aug 2008 99,370 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 97,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2007 97,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 95,452 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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N98 XOP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N98 XOP, 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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N98 XOP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 1996.

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