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N545 OYW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,503 mi
Last recorded103,503 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN545 OYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 103,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear outer sill rusting

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2014 81,110 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

diff oil leak

fuel cap seal starting to deteriate

Fail 4 Oct 2014 81,110 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

diff oil leak

fuel cap seal starting to deteriate

Pass 24 Sep 2013 76,274 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

diff oil leak

smear on wipers

Fail 24 Sep 2013 76,274 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

diff oil leak

smear on wipers

Pass 11 Oct 2012 74,195 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 74,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 70,857 miles

diff oil leak

lip on front discs

smear on wipers

Pass 12 Oct 2010 68,794 miles

diff oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2009 66,446 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

dif oil leak

slight play in steering draglink

Fail 30 Sep 2008 63,867 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

diff oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2008 63,867 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

diff oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2007 61,429 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

diff oil leak

smear on wiper

Fail 25 Sep 2007 61,429 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

diff oil leak

smear on wiper

Pass 14 Sep 2006 58,435 miles

Pedal rubber missing from park brake.

Slight play in steering idler (n/s).

Fail 14 Sep 2006 58,435 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pedal rubber missing from park brake.

Play in steering idler {n/s)

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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N545 OYW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N545 OYW, 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 N545 OYW registered?

N545 OYW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N545 OYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N545 OYW shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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