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N566 PYH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

144,076 mi
Last recorded144,076 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN566 PYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 144,076 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 141,989 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near Side & Off Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Near Side & Off Side (5.3.2 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Near Side & Off Side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Near Side & Off Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 137,141 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near Side & Off Side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 132,108 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 132,108 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 122,682 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 121,322 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 116,630 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 112,451 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 107,734 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 101,525 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 96,126 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 92,415 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

advise o/s rear side sill.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 86,238 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 79,998 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 72,909 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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N566 PYH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 N566 PYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N566 PYH registered?

N566 PYH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N566 PYH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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