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N172 HOY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,546 mi
Last recorded157,546 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN172 HOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 157,546 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front slight bind on wheel

Nearside Front tyre splitting

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 156,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general under body corrosion

play in rack inner joints

Fail 10 May 2016 156,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general under body corrosion

play in rack inner joints

Fail 16 Feb 2016 156,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both steering rack inner joints have play

brake warning light on

cat ratteling

general corrosion to underside suspension components

Pass 5 Feb 2015 152,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 149,749 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 146,249 miles

Both exterior mirrors slightly weathered

Corrosion on both rear brake pipes

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

Front exhaust heat shields insecure

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

Nearside rear door check strap loose

Play in steering idle arm bush

Rear fog lamp switch worn

Stonechips in windscreen

Pass 31 Jan 2012 142,430 miles

front exhaust corroded

fuel cap seal perrished

rear fog light switch worn

slight play in steering idler

wear in front antiroll bar mounting bushes

Pass 3 Feb 2011 138,105 miles

Corrosion on exhaust

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Front number plate cracked

Front wiper blade slightly split

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear brake discs heavily pitted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Stonechips in windscreen 'swept' area

Fail 28 Jan 2011 138,076 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion on exhaust

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Front number plate cracked

Front wiper blade slightly split

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear brake discs heavily pitted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Stonechips in windscreen 'swept' area

Pass 4 Feb 2010 102,905 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 132,896 miles

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on rear brake discs

stonechips in windscreen

Fail 11 Dec 2008 132,896 miles

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on rear brake discs

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2007 124,929 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 118,993 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 118,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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N172 HOY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N172 HOY, 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 N172 HOY registered?

N172 HOY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 1996.

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