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N132 OYN

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,734 mi
Last recorded89,734 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN132 OYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 89,734 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 85,103 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 76,968 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 68,095 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

front wiper worn

prop shaft cupling worn

Pass 17 Jun 2015 64,668 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 61,174 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 61,174 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 86,953 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 82,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 82,404 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 78,491 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 75,465 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 70,930 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 70,812 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 67,799 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 67,799 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 64,527 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 58,960 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 58,935 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

centre lap belt been removed but o/s/r seat belthas double stalk

nail in n/s/r tyre

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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N132 OYN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 N132 OYN, 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 N132 OYN registered?

N132 OYN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 February 1996.

Is N132 OYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N132 OYN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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