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N920 YCJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

74,899 mi
Last recorded74,899 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN920 YCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 74,899 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 74,886 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 72,053 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexible brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has got a nail in tyre tread 195/65/15 ()

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged in the remainder of the swept area not over 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal splitting on edge

Fail 3 Mar 2021 72,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexible brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has got a nail in tyre tread 195/65/15 ()

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged in the remainder of the swept area not over 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal splitting on edge

Pass 3 Mar 2020 70,407 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexible brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leaks from rear diff & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in the remainder of the swept area not over 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 70,400 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexible brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leaks from rear diff & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in the remainder of the swept area not over 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 68,080 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 67,909 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 66,737 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 63,417 miles

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

Nearside Front very slight tyre wall damage 195/65 15

Rear slight oil leak from axle,

Pass 17 Feb 2015 60,636 miles

Engine oil leaks and possibly power steering fluid weeping from pipe connections close to the power steering pump.

Small water leak from temperature probe seal in the cooland header tank.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 59,999 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 59,686 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 59,120 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 52,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 Feb 2010 48,361 miles

Small engine oil leak & a leak from the diff pininion seal.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 45,226 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 42,255 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 38,744 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 34,618 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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N920 YCJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 N920 YCJ, 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 N920 YCJ registered?

N920 YCJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 February 1996.

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