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P186 YFJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,473 mi
Last recorded102,473 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 YFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2015 102,473 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 102,473 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 89,929 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 74,987 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 62,717 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 55,071 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have slight cracs

Pass 25 Jan 2010 54,635 miles

near side tyre auter sligly detereated

off side rear tyre auter sligly detereated

Pass 5 Feb 2009 54,405 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 54,210 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 53,796 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 52,617 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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P186 YFJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P186 YFJ, 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 P186 YFJ registered?

P186 YFJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 August 1996.

Is P186 YFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P186 YFJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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