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N247 YNF

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,079 mi
Last recorded120,079 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN247 YNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 120,079 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 118,403 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 116,557 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both. (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion underneath.

Fail 12 Aug 2016 116,557 miles

Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam both. (1.7.5a)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both. (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion underneath.

Fail 6 Aug 2015 114,808 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2015 114,808 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 113,445 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 112,117 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 112,117 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 109,881 miles

advise front tyres worn to inside edges

advise slight play front lower wishbone bushes

Fail 5 Aug 2011 108,081 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 108,081 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 105,263 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 99,502 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 93,052 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 86,542 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 81,590 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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N247 YNF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N247 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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What year was N247 YNF registered?

N247 YNF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N247 YNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N247 YNF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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