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N315 PYJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,589 mi
Last recorded97,589 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN315 PYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 97,589 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 96,700 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 95,811 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 94,287 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 92,709 miles

offside rear tyre VERY badly worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2012 90,943 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 87,816 miles

both front indicators discoloured

nearside headlamp beam image not very clear

Pass 11 Mar 2010 83,978 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 83,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 80,052 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 80,052 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 75,615 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 71,206 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 63,700 miles

both rear tyres getting low

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 PYJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PYJ, 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 PYJ registered?

N315 PYJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 1996.

Is N315 PYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N315 PYJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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