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N972 HLY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

83,623 mi
Last recorded83,623 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN972 HLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 83,623 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 71,479 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 76,598 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 73,194 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 71,370 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 71,367 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 65,447 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 65,447 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 58,847 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 54,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 52,113 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 49,026 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 46,737 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 44,717 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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N972 HLY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 N972 HLY, 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 N972 HLY registered?

N972 HLY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 1996.

Is N972 HLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N972 HLY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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