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N325 PYN

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,074 mi
Last recorded99,074 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN325 PYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 99,074 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 97,244 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 94,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2015 94,261 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2014 87,800 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2014 87,997 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Outer Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 82,425 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 81,746 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 79,158 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 77,059 miles

both headlamp beam patterns deteriorating

chip in windscreen

oil leaks

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering joints

Pass 22 Apr 2009 74,535 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 72,284 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 70,067 miles

both rear tyre treads getting low.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 67,733 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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N325 PYN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc 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 N325 PYN, 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 N325 PYN registered?

N325 PYN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N325 PYN 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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