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N544 PNY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

122,839 mi
Last recorded122,839 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN544 PNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 122,839 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 17 Mar 2025 121,534 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2024 119,379 miles

General corrosion to underside to vehicle

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 117,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray cover fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2022 113,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 113,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 110,203 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 109,780 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 108,970 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 108,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 108,100 miles

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Mar 2018 108,100 miles

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 106,551 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front tyre low on tread and perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished with deep cuts

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

hub caps fitted retainers not checked

Pass 14 Mar 2016 104,705 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

N/S/F Tyre wearing low on tread. All tyres perishing on walls

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

Oil leak on rear diff

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Mar 2015 103,169 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Oil leak on rear diff

Play in steering box sector shaft / pinion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Mar 2015 103,163 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Oil leak on rear diff

Play in steering box sector shaft / pinion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Mar 2014 100,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear number plates deteriorating

n/s/f tyre deteriorating

slight play in steering components

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 11 Mar 2014 100,678 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front and rear number plates deteriorating

n/s/f tyre deteriorating

slight play in steering components

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 15 Mar 2013 97,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn and lipped

front tyres feathering on outer edges

oil leak on rear differential

rear number plate deteriorating

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 14 Mar 2012 95,130 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

O/S wiper blade deteriorating

Oil leak on rear diff

Slight play in o/s steering arm joints

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has multiple small chips

Pass 22 Mar 2011 91,278 miles

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

exhaust corroding

front and rear brake discs starting to become worn and lipped

front tyres feathering on outer edges

oil leak on rear differential of rear axle

slight play in steering components

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 30 Mar 2010 88,725 miles

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

exhaust corroding

oil leak on rear differential

wheel trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 17 Mar 2009 84,868 miles

n/s/f head light glass cracked not efecting lights

rear diff oil leak

slight play in sterring box

Pass 12 Mar 2008 81,011 miles

hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

n/s headlamp glass cracked not affecting beam pattern

wiper blade smearing

Pass 19 Mar 2007 75,907 miles

N/S/F head light glass broken

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 29 Mar 2006 71,459 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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N544 PNY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 N544 PNY, 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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N544 PNY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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