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N618 PVL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

110,053 mi
Last recorded110,053 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN618 PVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 110,053 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2022 109,885 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2021 108,802 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear drive shafts corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2020 108,042 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2019 106,599 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2018 104,989 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 102,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low to tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low to tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low to tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low to tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 101,604 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 99,693 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 97,324 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 97,324 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 95,830 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 93,799 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Wheel nuts not checked

Pass 4 Feb 2011 91,845 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2010 89,859 miles

Wheel nuts not checked were hub caps are fitted Limted access underneath vehicle due to covers

Pass 4 Feb 2009 88,425 miles

Oil leak

Wheel nuts not checked

Pass 4 Feb 2008 86,821 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 86,293 miles

Limited access under front of vehicle due to engine covers

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Wheel nuts not checked

Pass 17 Aug 2006 84,024 miles

Limited access under engine & gearbox due to cover

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Wheel nuts not checked

Pass 5 Sep 2005 82,161 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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N618 PVL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 N618 PVL, 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 N618 PVL registered?

N618 PVL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N618 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N618 PVL shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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