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P461 YFC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

146,155 mi
Last recorded146,155 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP461 YFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 146,155 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 142,102 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes worn slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 135,415 miles

Nearside front and offside front brake hoses perished

Pass 2 Jan 2018 128,005 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 121,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush and offside front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 115,020 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 114,857 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 113,999 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

n/s/f inner trackrod end has slight play

Fail 17 Sep 2013 113,999 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f inner trackrod end has slight play

Pass 20 Sep 2012 112,742 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 111,257 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 109,708 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 108,222 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 107,477 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 106,804 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 105,554 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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P461 YFC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P461 YFC, 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 P461 YFC registered?

P461 YFC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 1996.

Is P461 YFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P461 YFC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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