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N315 OYV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,771 mi
Last recorded83,771 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN315 OYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 83,771 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 80,510 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 80,509 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 79,382 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear of both sides outer sills & arches rusting & weak.

Pass 26 Nov 2021 77,941 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 76,820 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 76,820 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 74,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all 4 tyres have slight cracking in between treads

Pass 20 Aug 2018 71,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2017 67,750 miles

Coolant leak

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

Nearside Rear TYRE IS PERISHED

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2016 64,812 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 61,627 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 61,622 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 61,590 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 61,252 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 61,252 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 59,688 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front prop coupling worn

Fail 1 Jun 2012 59,688 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

front prop coupling worn

Pass 20 May 2011 57,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 56,061 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 53,555 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 52,662 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 49,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in n/s/r tyre ( no leak found)

steering idle bush has slight play

Fail 19 Feb 2008 49,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre ( no leak found)

steering idle bush has slight play

Fail 9 Mar 2007 45,704 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 45,704 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 42,093 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 42,093 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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N315 OYV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N315 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 N315 OYV registered?

N315 OYV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 1996.

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