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N210 HOY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,286 mi
Last recorded95,286 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN210 HOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 95,286 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 93,788 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front +both rear tyres worn inner edges

both rear sills damged

both steering arms play

Pass 28 Aug 2009 93,788 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front +both rear tyres worn inner edges

both rear sills damged

both steering arms play

Pass 29 Aug 2008 86,643 miles

near side front sill slight damged

near side front tyre side wall slight cut

off side rear tyre side wall slight cut

Pass 31 Aug 2007 79,196 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 79,194 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 72,547 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 72,547 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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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N210 HOY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N210 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 N210 HOY registered?

N210 HOY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 May 1996.

Is N210 HOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N210 HOY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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