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N595 YJM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,004 mi
Last recorded128,004 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN595 YJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 128,004 miles

Chips in windscreen

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 120,449 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 114,139 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

diff oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2016 107,865 miles

AXLE OIL LEAK

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

N/S/F SHOCKER DAMP

SURFACE RUST ON REAR BRAKE PIPES.

Pass 14 Aug 2015 101,412 miles

AXLE OIL LEAK.

OIL LEAK.

Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 31 Jul 2014 95,269 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 89,373 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 83,829 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 83,796 miles

Nearside Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 76,740 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 72,113 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 67,907 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

unable to check front brakes as covers fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2009 67,907 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

unable to check front brakes as covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2008 66,311 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 64,035 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 61,669 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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N595 YJM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N595 YJM, 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 N595 YJM registered?

N595 YJM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 1996.

Is N595 YJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N595 YJM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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