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N907 YAN

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,515 mi
Last recorded106,515 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN907 YAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 106,515 miles

NOTE plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

check fit of fuel cap seal

damage to o/s headlight lens, pattern OK

exhaust front pipe heat shield and mounting bracket deteriorating

multiple damage to windscreen

n/s front and both rear brake hoses starting to perish

o/s front brake binding slightly

o/s rear brake disc outer face rusted and pitted

shock absorber bodies rusty

slight 'lift' in front lower suspension swivels

slight oil leak

Fail 25 May 2011 106,502 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

NOTE plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

brake hoses starting to perish

check fit of fuel cap seal

damage to o/s headlight lens, pattern OK

exhaust front pipe heat shield and mounting bracket deteriorating

multiple damage to windscreen

o/s front brake binding slightly

o/s rear brake disc outer face rusted and pitted

shock absorber bodies rusty

slight 'lift' in front lower suspension swivels

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2010 104,338 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 102,680 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 102,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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N907 YAN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N907 YAN, 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 N907 YAN registered?

N907 YAN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 February 1996.

Is N907 YAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N907 YAN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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