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N192 PTX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,040 mi
Last recorded105,040 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN192 PTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 105,040 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 103,358 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 101,554 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 98,861 miles

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 95,856 miles

rear inner sills, rear pads getting low

Fail 1 Jun 2012 95,856 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear inner sills, rear pads getting low

Pass 6 May 2011 93,117 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 90,173 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 90,166 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 86,194 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 86,194 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 79,714 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 79,714 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 73,725 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 73,721 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 69,191 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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N192 PTX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N192 PTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N192 PTX registered?

N192 PTX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 1996.

Is N192 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N192 PTX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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