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N897 PHM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,754 mi
Last recorded123,754 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN897 PHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 123,754 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 123,754 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 117,044 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 113,177 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 113,177 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 110,311 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 107,145 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 103,631 miles

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

engine & rear diff oily

Pass 24 Aug 2007 100,618 miles

Front of engine oily

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 100,618 miles

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

Front of engine oily

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 95,902 miles

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

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

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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N897 PHM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N897 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.

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What year was N897 PHM registered?

N897 PHM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 May 1996.

Is N897 PHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N897 PHM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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