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N744 YUX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

141,885 mi
Last recorded141,885 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN744 YUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 141,885 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 135,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake caliper sticking

Pass 4 May 2018 130,134 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 122,210 miles

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

Nearside steering idle arm has movement

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

Pass 17 May 2016 116,554 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2016 116,554 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 109,956 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 107,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 98,287 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 91,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear fuel pipe corroding

Fail 10 May 2012 91,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear fuel pipe corroding

Pass 23 Apr 2011 84,841 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 15 May 2010 81,237 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 77,133 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside windscreen washer not working

Pass 12 May 2008 72,504 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 68,335 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 64,650 miles

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

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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N744 YUX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 N744 YUX, 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 N744 YUX registered?

N744 YUX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N744 YUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N744 YUX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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