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N675 PVL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

68,282 mi
Last recorded68,282 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN675 PVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,195cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 68,282 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 64,641 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively been stood slightly corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively been stood slightly corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 64,350 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 63,664 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 59,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 57,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

slight corrosion on front and back springs

Pass 10 Apr 2017 55,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 55,124 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)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 55,124 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 54,313 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 53,101 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 51,936 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wing mirror folded in

Pass 18 Apr 2012 50,479 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge and has slight sidewall scrubbing

Pass 13 Apr 2011 49,210 miles

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

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)

nearside front tyre has slight wear on outer edge

Pass 19 Apr 2010 47,099 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 45,773 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 43,426 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 41,303 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 37,957 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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N675 PVL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,195cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 N675 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 N675 PVL registered?

N675 PVL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N675 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N675 PVL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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