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N131 PYS

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,247 mi
Last recorded124,247 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN131 PYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2011 124,247 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

dust boot split on offside front lower ball joint

Pass 21 Dec 2011 124,247 miles

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

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

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

dust boot split on offside front lower ball joint

Pass 22 Dec 2010 118,955 miles

ehaust middle section flange bolts corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2010 118,955 miles

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

ehaust middle section flange bolts corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2009 114,415 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 108,283 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 101,640 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 95,170 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 95,155 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 88,523 miles

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

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 11 Jul 2005 86,922 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 86,922 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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N131 PYS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N131 PYS, 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 N131 PYS registered?

N131 PYS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N131 PYS shows 12 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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