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N889 PHM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,066 mi
Last recorded59,066 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN889 PHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 59,066 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 55,418 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 55,417 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 52,145 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 47,835 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 44,821 miles

All tyres have slight damages to sidewalls.

Pass 21 Jan 2013 41,793 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 39,124 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 34,725 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 30,868 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 24,717 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 19,624 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 19,624 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 18,594 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2006 17,236 miles

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

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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N889 PHM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 N889 PHM, 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 N889 PHM registered?

N889 PHM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N889 PHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N889 PHM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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