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N32 PUV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

166,082 mi
Last recorded166,082 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN32 PUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 166,082 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 164,970 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 164,287 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 163,138 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 159,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 155,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 155,270 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 149,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

all shock absorbers corroding

nearside sill corroding

Pass 8 Aug 2012 142,788 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s sill corroding

Fail 1 Aug 2012 142,715 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

n/s sill corroding

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

exhaust bracket broken at gearbox

Pass 2 Aug 2011 133,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside sill corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2010 125,606 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

undersills corroding

wheel arches corroding

Pass 11 Aug 2009 118,313 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 112,640 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 105,886 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 98,467 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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N32 PUV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N32 PUV, 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 N32 PUV registered?

N32 PUV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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