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N480 JYG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

108,321 mi
Last recorded108,321 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN480 JYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 108,321 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 104,901 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 104,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 101,644 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 99,555 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 97,735 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 96,036 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 94,422 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 92,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 89,879 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Feb 2007 84,894 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 78,163 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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N480 JYG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N480 JYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N480 JYG?

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What year was N480 JYG registered?

N480 JYG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 1996.

Is N480 JYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N480 JYG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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