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N190 OYY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,143 mi
Last recorded98,143 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN190 OYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2009 98,143 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2008 94,308 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 90,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 87,050 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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N190 OYY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N190 OYY, 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 N190 OYY registered?

N190 OYY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N190 OYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N190 OYY shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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