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N58 PYO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,967 mi
Last recorded94,967 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN58 PYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 94,967 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 93,520 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 91,758 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 91,758 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 88,105 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 80,226 miles

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

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

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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N58 PYO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N58 PYO, 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

How do I check the history of N58 PYO?

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What year was N58 PYO registered?

N58 PYO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N58 PYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N58 PYO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N58 PYO have outstanding finance?

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