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N425 YMO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,598 mi
Last recorded68,598 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN425 YMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 68,598 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged on door tapped up (3.3 (b) (i))

after market fuel cap fitted intends seal as it should seal

Pass 18 Jun 2020 67,393 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 65,685 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 65,668 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 63,533 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 61,327 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 60,395 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 59,030 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 57,891 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 56,663 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres has cracks

Fail 1 May 2012 55,426 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 May 2012 55,426 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 53,835 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 51,483 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 51,483 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 50,021 miles

N/S REAR TYRE HAS WORN CLOSE TO IT'S LIMIT & WALL CRACKING. Thanx.

Pass 6 May 2008 48,007 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 46,155 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 44,664 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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N425 YMO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N425 YMO, 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 N425 YMO registered?

N425 YMO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 May 1996.

Is N425 YMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N425 YMO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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