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N894 YVV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,730 mi
Last recorded133,730 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN894 YVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 133,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 126,924 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 122,492 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 122,490 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 117,844 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2008 113,835 miles

1,Adviseable to replace rear number plate(reflector fading).

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2007 108,629 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 99,878 miles

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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N894 YVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N894 YVV, 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 N894 YVV registered?

N894 YVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 June 1996.

Is N894 YVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N894 YVV shows 8 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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