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N475 YHN

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,070 mi
Last recorded161,070 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN475 YHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 161,070 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 158,877 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 154,419 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 152,116 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 151,399 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 151,399 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 146,340 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 137,034 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 128,021 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2005 127,871 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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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N475 YHN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N475 YHN, 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 N475 YHN registered?

N475 YHN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 June 1996.

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