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N931 YCT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,887 mi
Last recorded92,887 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN931 YCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2013 92,887 miles

lift in n/s bottom ball joint strong advise

play in n/s inner steering idler end strong advise

slight transmission and rear diff oil leaks

Pass 31 Aug 2012 86,843 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 78,095 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 69,095 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 62,948 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 56,175 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 46,880 miles

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

temp repair to front exhaust pipe

Pass 11 Sep 2006 40,288 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 36,034 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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N931 YCT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N931 YCT, 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 N931 YCT registered?

N931 YCT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 1996.

Is N931 YCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N931 YCT shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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