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N227 HOY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,431 mi
Last recorded123,431 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN227 HOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 123,431 miles

slight playsteering linkage

Pass 12 Mar 2012 118,167 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

r/n/s wheel arch corroding

slight play in steering idler

Fail 12 Mar 2012 118,167 miles

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

r/n/s wheel arch corroding

slight play in steering idler

Fail 6 Jan 2011 112,511 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2011 112,511 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2010 106,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 100,018 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 91,418 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 84,479 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 84,479 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 80,032 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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N227 HOY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N227 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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N227 HOY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 1996.

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