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N356 OYP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,333 mi
Last recorded131,333 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN356 OYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 131,333 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 129,465 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 127,794 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 126,501 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 124,729 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 122,513 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 120,220 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 120,220 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 117,653 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 117,653 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 115,706 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 113,113 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 110,591 miles

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 5 Oct 2009 107,169 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 103,787 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 97,597 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 88,611 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 88,496 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 79,112 miles

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

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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N356 OYP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N356 OYP, 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 N356 OYP registered?

N356 OYP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 January 1996.

Is N356 OYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N356 OYP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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