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NUL 800

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3606cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

149,623 mi
Last recorded149,623 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUL 800
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,606cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 149,623 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 148,602 miles

differential damp

slight play steering joints

Fail 4 Dec 2024 148,602 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

differential damp

slight play steering joints

Pass 30 Nov 2023 147,369 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brake pads are low

front brake pads are low

oil around differential

slight play steering joints mainly inner rackends

Fail 23 Nov 2023 147,355 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure bracket missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brake pads are low

front brake pads are low

oil around differential

slight play steering joints mainly inner rackends

Pass 18 Nov 2022 145,908 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

differential wet

play in steering joints manly inner rackends

Pass 18 Nov 2021 145,506 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 28 Oct 2020 143,208 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 5 Aug 2020 143,174 miles

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

smell of fuel

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner grille insecure

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front aim on upper limits

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) knocking ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear brakes scraping on rotation

most under body coated in underseal

Pass 14 Mar 2018 141,217 miles

front brakes low

Pass 22 Mar 2017 140,588 miles

front brakes getting low

offside rear chassis corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2017 140,585 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brakes getting low

offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 139,116 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 139,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 132,687 miles

slight play in the nearside and offside front lower balljoints

Pass 26 Mar 2014 125,499 miles

Slight vertical 'lift' in both bottom ball joints.

Fail 14 Mar 2014 125,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Slight vertical 'lift' in both bottom ball joints.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 120,157 miles

SRS w/l on.

Slight vertical 'lift' in both front bottom ball joints.

Fail 1 Mar 2013 120,155 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

SRS w/l on.

Slight vertical 'lift' in both front bottom ball joints.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 114,353 miles

gearbox oil leaks

teasted in wet weather conditions

Pass 10 Mar 2011 110,802 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chassis and suspension components rusty

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 107,498 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 104,413 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 99,774 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 88,687 miles

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

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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NUL 800 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,606cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NUL 800, 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 NUL 800 registered?

NUL 800 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 1996.

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