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N211 HOY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,856 mi
Last recorded87,856 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN211 HOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 87,856 miles

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Fail 9 Nov 2010 87,856 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Pass 6 Nov 2009 82,895 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

slight wear in nearside steering idler

Pass 5 Nov 2008 78,529 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 78,529 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 73,361 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 68,436 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 68,436 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 64,482 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 64,482 miles

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

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

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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N211 HOY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N211 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 N211 HOY registered?

N211 HOY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N211 HOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N211 HOY shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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