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1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,263 mi
Last recorded113,263 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN159 PDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 113,263 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 113,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 111,930 miles

Coolant leak rad ()

Fail 24 Apr 2018 111,928 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Coolant leak rad ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 110,569 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 110,569 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 108,803 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 108,803 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 107,208 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 107,060 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 105,215 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 105,215 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 102,721 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 101,547 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 101,547 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 101,547 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 6 Apr 2011 99,531 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2010 97,471 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 95,048 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 95,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 91,830 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 88,856 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 86,390 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front suspension / brake components rusted

Pass 27 Apr 2006 86,390 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front suspension / brake components rusted

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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N159 PDF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N159 PDF, 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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N159 PDF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 April 1996.

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