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N519 PUL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,160 mi
Last recorded71,160 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN519 PUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 71,160 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 67,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2013 67,302 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 65,736 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 65,724 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 65,724 miles

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 62,123 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 58,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 54,745 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 50,874 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 46,860 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 46,860 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2006 43,116 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 39,324 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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N519 PUL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N519 PUL, 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 N519 PUL registered?

N519 PUL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is N519 PUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N519 PUL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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