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N15 AMG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3606cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

93,224 mi
Last recorded93,224 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN15 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,606cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 93,224 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 93,094 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 93,012 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 92,553 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 91,859 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexi hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 91,196 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 90,929 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 90,406 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 89,220 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 88,251 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 87,011 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 85,148 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 83,564 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2013 81,269 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 81,269 miles

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 78,421 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 76,552 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 73,555 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 71,060 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 65,579 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 61,243 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes splitting.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 53,544 miles

BOTH FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

NEAR SIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WET

OIL LEAK AROUND FRONT OF ENGINE

Fail 2 Aug 2006 53,540 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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N15 AMG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,606cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 N15 AMG, 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 N15 AMG registered?

N15 AMG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 1996.

Is N15 AMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N15 AMG shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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