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N994 DSX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,912 mi
Last recorded131,912 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN994 DSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 131,912 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 131,804 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 131,804 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 131,804 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 130,117 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 128,594 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 128,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 127,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 127,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front mud flap insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2013 126,356 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 12,215 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 12,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 119,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 116,193 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 116,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 112,619 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 112,614 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 110,829 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 108,785 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 108,785 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 94,910 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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N994 DSX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N994 DSX, 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 N994 DSX registered?

N994 DSX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N994 DSX shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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