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N272 YOA

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,743 mi
Last recorded112,743 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN272 YOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 112,743 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside wing mirror glass damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2018 112,657 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 112,651 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 10 May 2017 111,084 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 108,068 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 104,831 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 100,659 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 97,212 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 94,322 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 91,878 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 88,635 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 85,764 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 82,502 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 78,149 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 72,115 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

horn weak

Pass 13 Apr 2006 72,115 miles

horn weak

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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N272 YOA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N272 YOA, 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 N272 YOA registered?

N272 YOA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 1996.

Is N272 YOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N272 YOA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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