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N561 AYG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,698 mi
Last recorded110,698 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN561 AYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 110,698 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 105,602 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering

Pass 9 Oct 2007 98,309 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 98,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 92,216 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 86,850 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2005 86,186 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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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N561 AYG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N561 AYG, 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 N561 AYG registered?

N561 AYG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N561 AYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N561 AYG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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