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P385 YGN

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,109 mi
Last recorded156,109 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP385 YGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 156,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front indicator outer lens missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 20 Aug 2020 156,103 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front indicator outer lens missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 6 Jun 2019 148,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 148,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 143,499 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Engine mount has movement but not excessive

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

Offside Engine mount has movement but not excessive

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 143,346 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Engine mount has movement but not excessive

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

Offside Engine mount has movement but not excessive

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 137,609 miles

B A S warning light on

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all front and rear coil springs corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2017 137,609 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

B A S warning light on

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 131,710 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

play in o/s/f lower ball joint close to limit

slight play in both front wheel bearings

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 14 Jul 2016 105,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

play in o/s/f lower ball joint close to limit

slight play in both front wheel bearings

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Jul 2015 99,768 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

aerial broken off

fuel cap seal slightly perished/cracked, no evidence of leaks

slight bind offside rear brake

windscreen starting to delaminate at bottom, drivers view is ok

Pass 18 Jul 2014 94,232 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

brake fluid level low

oil leak engine

oil leak rear diff.

slight leak power steering hose at resivior

Pass 15 Jul 2013 88,208 miles

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

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

both front tyres treads wearing on outer edges

Pass 23 Jul 2012 82,099 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2011 80,315 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 77,142 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 73,338 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2009 73,338 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2008 70,459 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

signs of fluid at abs module but no visable leak

Pass 24 Aug 2007 66,713 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroding

leak to front steering damper

slight leak from rear diff

Pass 20 Sep 2006 60,075 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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P385 YGN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P385 YGN, 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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P385 YGN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 1996.

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