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A2 VYS

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

165,520 mi
Last recorded165,520 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 VYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 165,520 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 163,791 miles

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

n/s steering arm has slight play

Pass 4 Nov 2013 158,615 miles

n/s front track rod end has play

Pass 5 Nov 2012 154,184 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 149,288 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 145,336 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 145,336 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 141,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 135,868 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 130,472 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 123,513 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 114,729 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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A2 VYS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A2 VYS, 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 A2 VYS registered?

A2 VYS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 1996.

Is A2 VYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 VYS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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