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N663 HUY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

177,415 mi
Last recorded177,415 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN663 HUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 177,415 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2014 174,951 miles

some rust underside, inc several metal brake pipes and both outer sills, will require attention soon

Fail 30 May 2014 174,951 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r outer tail lamp not working

some rust underside, inc several metal brake pipes and both outer sills, will require attention soon

Pass 31 May 2013 171,631 miles

both front and o/s/r rubber jacking points missing

fuel pipe union by tank corroded

n/s outer sill becoming corroded

n/s/r tyre worn and distorted on inner edge

o/s/r brake disc lightly scored

o/s/r tyre distorted on inner edge

rear metal brake pipe from valve to o/s/r hose becoming corroded

slight play in n/s and o/s steering arms

under engine tray insecure on o/s

Pass 30 May 2012 167,761 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 167,760 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2011 163,263 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 163,263 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 155,509 miles

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2010 155,509 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 146,283 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 139,133 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear diff oil leak

Fail 21 May 2008 139,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 25 May 2007 129,133 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 118,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 May 2006 118,799 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N663 HUY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 N663 HUY, 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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N663 HUY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 1996.

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