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A292 YCS

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

245,434 mi
Last recorded245,434 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA292 YCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 245,434 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 245,434 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 229,610 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 229,610 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 209,287 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 189,766 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 189,765 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

centre haet shield loose

front screen cracked zone [b]

Pass 12 Feb 2008 179,244 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Feb 2007 163,641 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 163,641 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 141,758 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 141,753 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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A292 YCS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 A292 YCS, 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 A292 YCS registered?

A292 YCS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 February 1996.

Is A292 YCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A292 YCS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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