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N822 PUL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,383 mi
Last recorded151,383 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN822 PUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 151,383 miles

both front outer track rod ends boots perished

Fail 4 Sep 2013 151,382 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

both front outer track rod ends boots perished

n/s/r sidelight dim

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 5 Sep 2012 134,469 miles

both front track rod end boots perished

both front wheel bearings have slight play

n/s/r 1 of 2 side lights not working

o/s/f door check strap missing

Fail 4 Sep 2012 134,465 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

both front track rod end boots perished

both front wheel bearings have slight play

n/s/r 1 of 2 side lights not working

o/s/f door check strap missing

Pass 28 Sep 2011 124,354 miles

both front shocks damp

both front wheel bearings have slight play

o/s/f door check strap missing

Fail 27 Sep 2011 124,350 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front shocks damp

both front wheel bearings have slight play

o/s/f door check strap missing

Pass 24 Sep 2010 116,956 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 105,886 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 105,580 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2008 93,621 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 90,740 miles

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

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

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

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

advise both rear tyres perished

Fail 29 Sep 2007 90,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 90,209 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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N822 PUL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N822 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 N822 PUL registered?

N822 PUL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 1996.

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