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N862 PDL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

208,654 mi
Last recorded208,654 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN862 PDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 208,654 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)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 203,041 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)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 203,041 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 195,656 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 195,656 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 188,804 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear numberplate delaminating

Fail 13 Jul 2011 188,802 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear numberplate delaminating

Pass 21 Jul 2010 180,695 miles

wiper

Fail 20 Jul 2010 180,692 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

wiper

Pass 2 Jul 2009 172,593 miles

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)

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2008 164,334 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside headlamp damaged

offside, obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2008 164,323 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside headlamp damaged

offside, obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2007 154,787 miles

nearside headlight glass cracked. †stonechips at front screen. †unable to measure brake pads. †nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2006 146,556 miles

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

exhaust corroded.

Fail 8 Aug 2006 146,556 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust corroded. †unable to measure brake pads.

Pass 19 Jul 2005 133,126 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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N862 PDL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N862 PDL, 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 N862 PDL registered?

N862 PDL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 July 1996.

Is N862 PDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N862 PDL shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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