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N339 BNU

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,692 mi
Last recorded120,692 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN339 BNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 120,692 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 May 2022 119,563 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 112,296 miles

All suspension components slightly corroded.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Light lens unit cracked.

Pass 29 Feb 2020 108,886 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear light lens unit cracked

Fail 29 Feb 2020 108,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear light lens unit cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2019 105,125 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 94,949 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded both front & rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 94,947 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded both front & rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 90,883 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 86,954 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 83,209 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 79,161 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 75,126 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 75,126 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 69,557 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 65,129 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 60,306 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 51,031 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 48,403 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 42,696 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 36,988 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 36,859 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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N339 BNU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N339 BNU, 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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N339 BNU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 1996.

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