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N377 OYX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,374 mi
Last recorded95,374 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN377 OYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 95,374 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 92,177 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 92,177 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 87,540 miles

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

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

front pads half worn

Pass 19 Nov 2011 85,433 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 80,667 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)

knock on n/s/f

Pass 16 Nov 2009 76,087 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 73,907 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Nov 2008 73,907 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 73,760 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 70,339 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 63,018 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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N377 OYX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N377 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.

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What year was N377 OYX registered?

N377 OYX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is N377 OYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N377 OYX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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