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ALF 99Y

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,146 mi
Last recorded155,146 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALF 99Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 155,146 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 155,146 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 152,987 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides 20kg (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm, worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential pinion seal leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 152,987 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides 20kg (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm, worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential pinion seal leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 151,731 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn outer edges, secondary grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes starting to corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 151,731 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn outer edges, secondary grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes starting to corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 144,079 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 141,176 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 132,104 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 122,876 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 110,651 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 104,449 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 104,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 98,274 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 82,430 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 82,430 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 74,825 miles

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

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

o/s/f tyre worn outter edge

Pass 23 Sep 2013 62,485 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 52,555 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 52,553 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 50,380 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 47,699 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 47,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2009 45,162 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 42,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 42,450 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 40,383 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 38,368 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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ALF 99Y is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ALF 99Y, 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 ALF 99Y registered?

ALF 99Y is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is ALF 99Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALF 99Y shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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