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N312 OYV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

73,829 mi
Last recorded73,829 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN312 OYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 73,829 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 71,153 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 71,153 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 67,915 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 67,915 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 65,883 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 64,321 miles

Nearside front ,offside front ,offside rear and nearside rear tyres cracks appearing on outer wall

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 58,704 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 58,703 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 56,968 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 56,968 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 56,962 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 55,090 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 55,085 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 53,064 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 53,064 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 51,387 miles

small cuts on two fron tyres.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 49,781 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 47,979 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 46,299 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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N312 OYV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 N312 OYV, 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 N312 OYV registered?

N312 OYV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N312 OYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N312 OYV shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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