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N242 YNF

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

147,019 mi
Last recorded147,019 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 YNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 147,019 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 rear and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LIMITS!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 141,075 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 rear and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 134,107 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 125,943 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 125,940 miles

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 117,479 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 bald inner edges and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear x2 tyres cracking

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

play steering idler

Pass 5 Nov 2015 112,985 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust deteriorated

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 11 Sep 2014 107,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 103,263 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 98,946 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 94,903 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 94,813 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 89,888 miles

back coming off rear no plate

Pass 24 Sep 2007 86,347 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 80,827 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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N242 YNF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 N242 YNF, 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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N242 YNF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 February 1996.

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