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N372 OYX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,352 mi
Last recorded156,352 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN372 OYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 156,352 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 151,996 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 149,911 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 149,911 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 144,258 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 140,302 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 140,302 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 126,634 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 111,974 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 93,335 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 76,989 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 70,273 miles

adv slight play in o/s lower ball joint †adv slight play in o/s fropnt wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jun 2006 67,002 miles

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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N372 OYX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N372 OYX, 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 N372 OYX registered?

N372 OYX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 February 1996.

Is N372 OYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N372 OYX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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