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N382 GBY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

197,433 mi
Last recorded197,433 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN382 GBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 197,433 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 197,390 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing holed (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 194,512 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 194,506 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 190,005 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 183,861 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 176,436 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 161,733 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 143,808 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 143,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 131,811 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F SERVICE BRAKING SLIGHT UNEAVENLY!!!!

Pass 1 Mar 2010 119,255 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 110,257 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2008 102,815 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 97,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 92,512 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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N382 GBY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N382 GBY, 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 N382 GBY registered?

N382 GBY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 1996.

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