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C3 NOY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,972 mi
Last recorded71,972 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 NOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 71,972 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre on Edge ()

Fail 25 Sep 2017 71,972 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage reflector lamp (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour Damaged (1.5.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre on Edge ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 69,327 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

near side rear tyre side wall damaged

under tray fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2016 69,327 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

near side front tyre side wall damaged

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2015 66,738 miles

nearside rear tyre has nail

Pass 22 Oct 2014 63,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2013 61,344 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 56,631 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2010 54,155 miles

Coolant warning light on (coolant level ok)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2009 50,745 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 48,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 48,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 45,249 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 42,135 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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C3 NOY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 C3 NOY, 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 C3 NOY registered?

C3 NOY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is C3 NOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 NOY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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