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N626 PUT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,238 mi
Last recorded133,238 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN626 PUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 133,238 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 133,238 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 126,247 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 121,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 May 2018 121,089 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2017 114,911 miles

Damage to both outer sills

Pass 23 May 2016 109,655 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 104,357 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 97,915 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 95,123 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 91,698 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 88,032 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 83,250 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 77,834 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 72,513 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 67,358 miles

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

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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N626 PUT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 N626 PUT, 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 N626 PUT registered?

N626 PUT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 1996.

Is N626 PUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N626 PUT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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