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OYD 87

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,074 mi
Last recorded90,074 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYD 87
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 90,074 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 88,540 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear dip leak

Pass 18 Apr 2023 86,963 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 85,532 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 83,730 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 83,730 miles

Emissions not tested Co high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 86,127 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 80,932 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s+n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s+n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s+n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 78,875 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 76,596 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 75,645 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 72,460 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 70,143 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 68,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

gear box leaking oil

water leak

Fail 18 Apr 2013 68,251 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

gear box leaking oil

water leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 66,615 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tires cracking in tread pattern n/s/f wearing on outer edge

oil leak

slight wear on ball joints

slight wear on steering arms

Fail 13 Apr 2012 66,542 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tires cracking in tread pattern n/s/f wearing on outer edge

oil leak

slight wear on ball joints

slight wear on steering arms

Pass 1 Apr 2011 64,549 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emission reading close to limit

Pass 13 Apr 2010 62,102 miles

slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 30 Apr 2009 60,090 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2008 57,602 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 5 Apr 2008 57,602 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 12 Apr 2007 55,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 52,747 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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OYD 87 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OYD 87, 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 OYD 87 registered?

OYD 87 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 April 1996.

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