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N308 HOY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,889 mi
Last recorded101,889 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN308 HOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2012 101,889 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 96,656 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 955,568 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

REAR VEHICLE CROSS MEMBER HAS EXCESSIVE CORROSION WITHIN 30 CM S OF A TOW BAR MOUNT . TOWING FITTING NOT ALL PRESENT [IE ELECTRICS,TOW BALL AND HAS BEEN TESTED AS NOT BEEN PRESENT ] VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR TOWING

srs light on dASH

Fail 11 Mar 2010 955,568 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

REAR VEHICLE CROSS MEMBER HAS EXCESSIVE CORROSION WITHIN 30 CM S OF A TOW BAR MOUNT . TOWING FITTING NOT ALL PRESENT [IE ELECTRICS,TOW BALL AND HAS BEEN TESTED AS NOT BEEN PRESENT ] VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR TOWING

srs light on dASH

Pass 10 Mar 2009 92,760 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 90,947 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 85,506 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 79,954 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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N308 HOY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 N308 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 N308 HOY registered?

N308 HOY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 1996.

Is N308 HOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N308 HOY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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