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N203 YVV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

100,100 mi
Last recorded100,100 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN203 YVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 100,100 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 100,098 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Next to subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 84,240 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 84,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering on d clap anti roll bar (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 84,185 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached d rubber mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chip windscreen

corrosion both rear inner sills

corrosion rear front subframe in places

rear suspension arms corroding and rubbers perishing

underbody and brake pipes have been undersealed

Pass 9 Mar 2020 83,637 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion front sub frame in places

corrosion rear antiroll bar mounts

corrosion rear inner sills

rear suspension rubbers perishing no play

under body including suspension and brake pipes have been under sealed

Fail 5 Mar 2020 83,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion front sub frame in places

corrosion rear antiroll bar mounts

corrosion rear inner sills

rear suspension rubbers perishing no play

under body including suspension and brake pipes have been under sealed

Pass 11 Mar 2019 82,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounts light corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 79,402 miles

n/s/f mirror glass faded

o/s/f brake hose feral corroded

o/s/r antirollbar braket corroded

Offside Front lower ball joint lock nut corroded

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

chip crack o/s windscreen just within limit

corrosion around under body near mountings

corrosion boot floor

corrosion front and rear subframe

Pass 3 Mar 2017 77,794 miles

Offside Front chip and crack

Fail 2 Mar 2017 77,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front chip and crack

Pass 4 Mar 2016 74,820 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 71,147 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 71,147 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 68,797 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 66,971 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 65,828 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 65,825 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 64,378 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 62,565 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 59,254 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 57,001 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 54,429 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 50,904 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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N203 YVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 N203 YVV, 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 N203 YVV registered?

N203 YVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 1996.

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