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N501 JYG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

63,847 mi
Last recorded63,847 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN501 JYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 63,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slightly from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slightly from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 63,144 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 62,312 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 62,311 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 61,646 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 61,330 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 60,715 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 59,880 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 58,746 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 57,676 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 56,354 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 55,094 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 55,094 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 53,605 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 49,673 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 45,546 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 41,993 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 38,174 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 34,371 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 31,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 28,342 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 27,120 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 26,186 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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N501 JYG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 N501 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.

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What year was N501 JYG registered?

N501 JYG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N501 JYG shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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