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N808 PUL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,717 mi
Last recorded149,717 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN808 PUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2013 149,717 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

nearside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 28 Jan 2013

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

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

nearside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2012 138,125 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 125,620 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 116,149 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 111,321 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 104,791 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 95,430 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 85,912 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 85,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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N808 PUL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N808 PUL, 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 N808 PUL registered?

N808 PUL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N808 PUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N808 PUL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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