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N538 PUL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,257 mi
Last recorded114,257 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN538 PUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 114,257 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed intermittently not opening from outside handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside nearside front outer sill corroding

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play center steering arm, nearside and offside balljoints slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 114,107 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 114,107 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 113,220 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 113,220 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 112,380 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 104,450 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 101,808 miles

slight movement across steering and steering box.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 99,870 miles

Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 97,112 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 97,112 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 95,525 miles

unable to see true condition of front and rear pads †n/s/f tyre is close to wear limits

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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N538 PUL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N538 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 N538 PUL registered?

N538 PUL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 1996.

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