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N314 HOY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,141 mi
Last recorded60,141 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN314 HOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 60,141 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

fuel cap seal perished

rear diff. leaking

Pass 23 Jul 2013 55,943 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

rear brake pads to be checked

rear diff. leaking

Pass 11 Jul 2012 53,600 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 48,300 miles

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

Nearside and offside wing mirror glasses are slightly deteriorated, not seriously affecting view to rear.

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

rear diff has slight oil leak.

Fail 18 Jul 2011 48,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside and offside wing mirror glasses are slightly deteriorated, not seriously affecting view to rear.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear diff has slight oil leak.

Pass 10 Jul 2010 41,903 miles

rear no plate

Pass 18 Jul 2009 37,775 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 36,796 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 33,488 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 31,568 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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N314 HOY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N314 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N314 HOY registered?

N314 HOY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 1996.

Is N314 HOY safe to buy?

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