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N848 PYE

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,387 mi
Last recorded106,387 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN848 PYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 106,387 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 106,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 101,585 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear door cannot open from outside

Fail 30 Mar 2010 101,550 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear door cannot open from outside

Pass 20 Apr 2009 97,219 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear axle oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2009 97,219 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear axle oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2008 95,543 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 94,325 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 91,223 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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N848 PYE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N848 PYE, 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 N848 PYE registered?

N848 PYE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 1996.

Is N848 PYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N848 PYE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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