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N342 HOY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

316,969 mi
Last recorded316,969 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN342 HOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2010 316,969 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 316,963 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 296,992 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 272,935 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 247,714 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 224,305 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 201,018 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 158,185 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 138,884 miles

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

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

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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N342 HOY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N342 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 N342 HOY registered?

N342 HOY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N342 HOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N342 HOY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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