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N994 ENX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,275 mi
Last recorded155,275 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN994 ENX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 155,275 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 148,876 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 148,876 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 144,129 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 137,428 miles

exhaust noisey

fuel cap seal deteriorated

o/s mirror damaged

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f brake hose slightly out of position

Fail 31 Mar 2011 137,410 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust noisey

fuel cap seal deteriorated

o/s mirror damaged

o/s/f brake hose slightly out of position

Pass 31 Mar 2010 132,479 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 132,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 120,860 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 110,437 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 96,648 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2007 96,574 miles

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

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

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

N/S/F and O/S/R tyres splitting rond inner sidewall.

Pass 23 Mar 2006 84,145 miles

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

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

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

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

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 ENX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ENX, 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 ENX registered?

N994 ENX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N994 ENX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N994 ENX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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