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N662 YNN

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,194 mi
Last recorded150,194 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN662 YNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2010 150,194 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 136,026 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise play in power steering box

Fail 11 Nov 2008 136,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise rear brake service

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise play in power steering box

Pass 27 Nov 2007 117,773 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 117,515 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 103,841 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 103,841 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

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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N662 YNN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N662 YNN, 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 N662 YNN registered?

N662 YNN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is N662 YNN safe to buy?

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