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N149 YHN

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,715 mi
Last recorded91,715 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN149 YHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 91,715 miles

slight play in steering, front flexi hose slightly cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2013 87,841 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 87,841 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 May 2012 83,766 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 79,300 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 79,263 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 73,972 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2010 73,972 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 68,858 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 62,788 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 56,716 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 56,716 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 50,774 miles

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

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

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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N149 YHN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N149 YHN, 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 N149 YHN registered?

N149 YHN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 1996.

Is N149 YHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N149 YHN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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