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N385 PUW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,079 mi
Last recorded50,079 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN385 PUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 50,079 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 47,113 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 44,868 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 42,809 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 42,809 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 40,609 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front tyres both has cracks on the outer walls

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres both has cracks on the outer walls

Pass 24 Sep 2016 38,078 miles

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

Front both,tyres has cracks to tyre face,due to old age

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear both,tyres has cracks to side wall,due to old age

Fail 24 Sep 2016 38,078 miles

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

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

Front both,tyres has cracks to tyre face,due to old age

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear both,tyres has cracks to side wall,due to old age

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 34,260 miles

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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads have worn low & just within the legal limit (n/s more-so & view partially obscurred)

Front indicators are fading in colour (bulbs)

Note: Child seat is also loose

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper slightly smeering

Pass 3 Jun 2014 31,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2013 27,921 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 26,416 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 26,113 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 25,596 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 25,103 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 24,237 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 22,852 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 20,954 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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N385 PUW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N385 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 N385 PUW registered?

N385 PUW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N385 PUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N385 PUW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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