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N176 HOY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

137,265 mi
Last recorded137,265 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN176 HOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 137,265 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 137,264 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 133,959 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 130,904 miles

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded os ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 128,199 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 123,284 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 114,531 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2012 113,454 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 111,433 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 109,770 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 108,404 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 106,349 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 103,651 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 100,610 miles

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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N176 HOY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 N176 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 N176 HOY registered?

N176 HOY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N176 HOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N176 HOY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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