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N389 OYO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,630 mi
Last recorded104,630 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN389 OYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 104,630 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 104,630 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 100,764 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 98,481 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 98,391 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 97,616 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 95,722 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 92,830 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 92,829 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 88,943 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 87,346 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 84,326 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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N389 OYO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,996cc 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 N389 OYO, 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

How do I check the history of N389 OYO?

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What year was N389 OYO registered?

N389 OYO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 January 1996.

Is N389 OYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N389 OYO 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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