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N112 PTL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,433 mi
Last recorded137,433 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN112 PTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 137,433 miles

centre rear exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorating

front numberplate cracked

nearside front steering intermediate drop arm bushes - slight play

rear propshaft to diff seal weepy

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Jan 2014 127,985 miles

nearside and offside front inner wing suspension top mounts corroding

nearside front intermediate drop-arm bush slight play

rear fuel pipes corroding

unable to check front discs and pads

Fail 10 Jan 2014 127,985 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

nearside and offside front inner wing suspension top mounts corroding

nearside front intermediate drop-arm bush slight play

rear fuel pipes corroding

unable to check front discs and pads

Pass 8 Jan 2013 118,744 miles

centre rear exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorating

nearside and offside rear suspension coil springs corroded

offside front wheel bearing slight play

rear propshsft to diff seal weepy

Pass 9 Jan 2012 108,370 miles

all wheel arches corroding

rear diff seals weepy

rear suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2011 96,774 miles

exhaust system corroding

nearside and offside front wheel arches corroded

nearside and offside rear suspension coil springs and shock absorbers corroded

nearside front steeing intermediate drop arm bushes slight play

rear differential seals weepy

Fail 7 Jan 2011 96,682 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

exhaust system corroding

nearside and offside front wheel arches corroded

nearside and offside rear suspension coil springs and shock absorbers corroded

nearside front steeing intermediate drop arm bushes slight play

rear differential seals weepy

Pass 11 Jan 2010 83,376 miles

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroding

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2009 71,361 miles

exhaust system corroded

front anti-roll bar corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

rear diff to prop seal weepy

slight fluctuation of front brakes detected on Roller Brake Tester

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in offside front steering drop arm ball-joint

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

unable to fully check brake discs and pads

wipers smeary

Pass 10 Jan 2008 58,593 miles

oil leak from engine (possible residue)

rear diff seal weepy

Pass 10 Jan 2007 39,475 miles

rear diff seal leaking slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2006 25,266 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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N112 PTL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N112 PTL, 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 N112 PTL registered?

N112 PTL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N112 PTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N112 PTL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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