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N915 YVV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,548 mi
Last recorded106,548 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN915 YVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 106,548 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 106,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 105,616 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 103,301 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 98,758 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 May 2018 95,300 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 95,300 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 91,186 miles

Front wiper starting to smear screen

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 87,840 miles

Beam pattern on both headlamps cloudy.

Both front tyres perished

O/S/R tyre perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 84,034 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 81,471 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wishbone bushes deteriorated

Fail 20 May 2013 79,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 79,467 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 78,030 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2012 78,030 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2011 76,430 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear springs corroded

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 May 2010 75,311 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 75,308 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2009 75,007 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 19 May 2008 74,509 miles

slight leak from steering damper

slight play o/s/f bottom ball joint

wiper poor

Pass 23 May 2007 74,009 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 72,773 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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N915 YVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N915 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N915 YVV registered?

N915 YVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 1996.

Is N915 YVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N915 YVV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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