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N858 PYE

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,080 mi
Last recorded87,080 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN858 PYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 87,080 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 87,080 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 84,996 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 82,537 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 79,546 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 76,116 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 76,116 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 72,827 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 69,496 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 63,429 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 58,393 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 52,796 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 47,900 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 47,900 miles

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 47,900 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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N858 PYE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N858 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N858 PYE registered?

N858 PYE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 July 1996.

Is N858 PYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N858 PYE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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