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N336 PGB

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,126 mi
Last recorded196,126 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN336 PGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 196,126 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 196,126 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 193,397 miles

All suspension components generally corroded

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

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

Underbody Generally Corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2011 184,766 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 184,766 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 171,440 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 171,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 152,937 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 152,937 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 136,292 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 116,693 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 101,528 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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N336 PGB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N336 PGB, 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 N336 PGB registered?

N336 PGB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N336 PGB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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