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N208 PJV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,372 mi
Last recorded136,372 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN208 PJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 136,372 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 132,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nsr outer tyre wall in weak condition

rear lower petrol pipe corroded

steering linkage has play

Pass 24 May 2012 125,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 120,444 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 120,444 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 117,690 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 113,820 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 110,263 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 110,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 106,295 miles

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

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

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

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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N208 PJV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N208 PJV, 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 N208 PJV registered?

N208 PJV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N208 PJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N208 PJV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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