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N31 TPL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,044 mi
Last recorded132,044 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN31 TPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 132,044 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2009 126,574 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 May 2009 126,574 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 May 2008 117,800 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 117,800 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

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

Pass 24 May 2007 109,851 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 109,734 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 May 2006 102,991 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 102,990 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2005 96,194 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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N31 TPL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N31 TPL, 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 N31 TPL registered?

N31 TPL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 February 1996.

Is N31 TPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N31 TPL shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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