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N506 PUC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

185,903 mi
Last recorded185,903 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN506 PUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 185,903 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 185,701 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

transmission and rear differential oil leaks

Pass 14 Jun 2017 183,190 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 183,190 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 26 May 2017 183,206 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 178,251 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 175,165 miles

both front tyre edge wearing out

nearside rear tyre edge wearing out

Pass 31 May 2014 159,917 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 159,907 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 145,879 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 142,552 miles

front wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 28 May 2011 131,547 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 9 Jun 2010 119,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 115,725 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 111,450 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 111,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 105,327 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 105,327 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 31 May 2006 100,134 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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N506 PUC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N506 PUC, 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 N506 PUC registered?

N506 PUC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is N506 PUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N506 PUC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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