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N259 HUY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,770 mi
Last recorded109,770 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN259 HUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 109,770 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 97,405 miles

Oil leak

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

advisery; suspension lowering springs fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2013 89,487 miles

Oil leak

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

advisery; suspension lowering springs fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2012 85,662 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 85,662 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 79,163 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 79,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 74,289 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 70,315 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 70,310 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 66,300 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 62,230 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 58,381 miles

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

advisery front tyres wearing low

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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N259 HUY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 N259 HUY, 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 N259 HUY registered?

N259 HUY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N259 HUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N259 HUY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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