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N106 YKM

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

202,334 mi
Last recorded202,334 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN106 YKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2009 202,334 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 188,583 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 188,583 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 176,233 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Jun 2006 135,901 miles

fine cuts to inner side wall at o/s/rear tyre.

rear brake pads worn to disc protection bar(both calipers)

some de-lamination to front no.plate through digit "0".

some irregular wear to both rear tyres at inner edge of tread.

Pass 8 Jun 2006 135,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres periched and splitting on inner sidewalls

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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N106 YKM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 112,535 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 N106 YKM, 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 31 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 N106 YKM registered?

N106 YKM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 1995.

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