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N902 YJM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,754 mi
Last recorded131,754 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN902 YJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 131,754 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 131,754 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 126,859 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 122,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 118,573 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 113,415 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 108,669 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 102,944 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 99,018 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 96,597 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 96,597 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 92,040 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2011 89,868 miles

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

front and rear pads low

Pass 13 Aug 2010 87,535 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 87,535 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 85,806 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 83,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

nearside front steering idler has slight play...

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 10 Aug 2007 80,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front 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 15 Aug 2006 76,899 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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N902 YJM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N902 YJM, 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 N902 YJM registered?

N902 YJM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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