MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,019 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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
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
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)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
back coming off rear no plate
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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