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N765 YAC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,263 mi
Last recorded151,263 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN765 YAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 151,263 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 146,310 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 142,181 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 135,258 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 127,450 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 108,786 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 108,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 86,791 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 64,699 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 64,690 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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N765 YAC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N765 YAC, 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 N765 YAC registered?

N765 YAC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 1996.

Is N765 YAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N765 YAC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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