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N374 PUW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,099 mi
Last recorded110,099 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN374 PUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 110,099 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 110,099 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 107,988 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 107,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 105,769 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 105,769 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking metal pipe to tank corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2022 102,465 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 102,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 99,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 95,862 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 95,862 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 93,900 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 90,288 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective detached from downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust downpipe shield loose

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Oct 2017 87,708 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 84,182 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 79,518 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 79,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 71,841 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front indicatior lamp lens missing

slight cracking on nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 17 Oct 2014 71,841 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front indicatior lamp lens missing

slight cracking on nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 14 Oct 2013 68,395 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 68,395 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 66,492 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 62,215 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 62,215 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 58,014 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 58,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 54,780 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 54,780 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 53,097 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 51,245 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 51,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 46,608 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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N374 PUW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N374 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.

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What year was N374 PUW registered?

N374 PUW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 May 1996.

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