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N993 YRC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,819 mi
Last recorded137,819 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN993 YRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 137,819 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 139,378 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s steering idler has slight play

Pass 11 May 2013 132,506 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in inner rack nuckles

Pass 16 Apr 2012 120,110 miles

slight play in n/s inner rack end

Pass 14 May 2011 115,318 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 115,293 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 106,712 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 98,048 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 88,773 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 88,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 79,403 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 71,725 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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N993 YRC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N993 YRC, 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 N993 YRC registered?

N993 YRC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is N993 YRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N993 YRC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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