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N310 HOY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,880 mi
Last recorded158,880 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN310 HOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2022 158,880 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged rubbing on anti role bar (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 157,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension components corroding

Pass 14 Jul 2020 157,078 miles

Suspension components corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2019 156,046 miles

All suspension components have minor corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 154,355 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 151,607 miles

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

corrosion evident underneath the vehicle

Fail 13 Jul 2017 151,607 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

corrosion evident underneath the vehicle

Pass 8 Jul 2016 148,880 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 148,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 145,439 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 140,285 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all four coil springs slightly corroded

all four shock absorbers slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2013 133,112 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 122,235 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 111,474 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 111,474 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 102,337 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 102,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 94,831 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 84,163 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 70,375 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 56,967 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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N310 HOY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N310 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 N310 HOY registered?

N310 HOY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 1996.

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