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N730 YRP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

162,843 mi
Last recorded162,843 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN730 YRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 162,843 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 151,162 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 133,119 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various metal brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing at outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides above suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

permissible wear in steering

Pass 5 May 2018 120,039 miles

Offside Front inner wing close to brake servo - corroded

Rear nearside and offside inner sills - corroded

Pass 6 May 2017 107,708 miles

Front nearside and offside lower hub ball joints vertical play

Front nearside and offside shock absorbers outer casings corroded

Front windscreen delaminating

Offside Front brake servo area corroded

Rear Inner sills corroding

Rear brakes slight fluctuation recorded on Roller Brake Tester

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2016 105,468 miles

Nearside Front head lamp chipped

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

Offside Rear tyre nail

Rear both sides brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2015 105,247 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bothsides rear coil spring corroded

front down pipe exhaust sheald corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 103,753 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside headlamp damaged

Pass 9 May 2013 100,818 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 100,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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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N730 YRP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N730 YRP, 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 N730 YRP registered?

N730 YRP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 1996.

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