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N220 PYH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

92,777 mi
Last recorded92,777 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN220 PYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2020 92,777 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working wrong bulb fitted (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sticker on the offside of the windscreen within the swept area, but not affecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 3 Oct 2018 88,227 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 88,227 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 88,217 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipes joining manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 88,153 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion and slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion and slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

Rear diff has slight oil seepage

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

Fail 27 Aug 2016 88,153 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front windscreen wiper blade has slight smearing in use

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also splitting on the outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion and slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front tyre has heavy splitting/cracking/perishing

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion and slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking/perishing

Rear diff has slight oil seepage

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 86,710 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front windscreen wiper blade smearing slightly in operation

nearside and offside rear brake disks have some corrosion to the surface

offside front tyre has slight cracking/perishing to outer sidewall

rear diff front oil seal leaking

Fail 13 Jan 2015 86,710 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front windscreen wiper blade smearing slightly in operation

nearside and offside rear brake disks have some corrosion to the surface

offside front tyre has slight cracking/perishing to outer sidewall

rear diff front oil seal leaking

Pass 14 Feb 2014 85,638 miles

Body Damaged N/S/F Inner Wing

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 82,284 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2012 69,359 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

off side rear tyre in a very poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2012 69,359 miles

off side rear tyre in a very poor condition

Fail 1 Feb 2011 61,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 61,267 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 55,367 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 54,810 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 52,835 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 52,835 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 49,574 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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N220 PYH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 N220 PYH, 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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N220 PYH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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