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N48 OYR

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

236,720 mi
Last recorded236,720 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN48 OYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 236,720 miles

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 3 Sep 2020 236,711 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 21 Mar 2019 232,356 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 232,356 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 226,180 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 221,186 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 216,386 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 211,176 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 205,904 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 201,465 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 196,186 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 189,334 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 189,247 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 182,354 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 175,932 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 161,308 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 146,820 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 134,406 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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N48 OYR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 N48 OYR, 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 N48 OYR registered?

N48 OYR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 January 1996.

Is N48 OYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N48 OYR shows 18 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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