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N392 PUW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

128,992 mi
Last recorded128,992 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN392 PUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 128,992 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 128,992 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 128,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 128,992 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 128,992 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 117,402 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 110,541 miles

presenter adviced

Pass 13 Sep 2016 105,045 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 98,261 miles

presenter adviced

Pass 28 Jul 2014 89,214 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 83,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 83,776 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 79,951 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/F Tyre is perishing

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 76,114 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 71,840 miles

front registration slight crack

Fail 7 Aug 2010 71,781 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front registration slight crack

Pass 27 Jul 2009 66,471 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 58,767 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 58,767 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 52,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Aug 2007 52,486 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2006 45,495 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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N392 PUW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 N392 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 N392 PUW registered?

N392 PUW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 May 1996.

Is N392 PUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N392 PUW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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