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N419 YRM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,631 mi
Last recorded79,631 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN419 YRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 79,631 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 67,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Too hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Too hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 67,486 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Too hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Too hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Too hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 65,970 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 63,956 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 61,958 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 57,711 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 57,595 miles

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

rear diff weeping

Pass 12 Jan 2011 56,480 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 56,480 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 55,296 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 53,921 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 51,259 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 47,629 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 45,221 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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N419 YRM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 N419 YRM, 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 N419 YRM registered?

N419 YRM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N419 YRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N419 YRM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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