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N338 HOY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

134,077 mi
Last recorded134,077 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN338 HOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 134,077 miles

Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lip of sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 133,182 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 133,182 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 131,616 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill lip (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 131,003 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 129,829 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 127,226 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 125,042 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 122,362 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 119,052 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 116,795 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 114,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 114,874 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 112,410 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 110,646 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 107,894 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 105,075 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 101,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 101,366 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 97,755 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 93,624 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 89,107 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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N338 HOY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 N338 HOY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N338 HOY registered?

N338 HOY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N338 HOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N338 HOY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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