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N361 PUW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

138,921 mi
Last recorded138,921 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2005
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN361 PUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2005 138,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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N361 PUW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 N361 PUW, 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 N361 PUW registered?

N361 PUW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N361 PUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N361 PUW shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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