MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,866 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
offside mirror glass poor
rattle in exhaust
wiper poor
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
offsidemirror fading
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight play nearside front tie bar
OFFSIDE MIRROR GLASS DISCOLOURED
engine noise
front antiroll bar starting to rust and bushes starting to wear
front exhaust heatshield loose/ noise
front lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to crack/ perish
small stone chips in front windscreen
front antiroll bar bushes starting to wear
front exhaust heatshield in poor condition
nearside front and nearside rear tyre treads wearing low
offside door mirror glass starting to discolour
offside front door slight damage
rear brake hoses starting to perish
rear number plate starting to discolour
small stone chips in front windscreen
front exhaust heat shield rusty and loose
offside front and nearside rear doors slight damage
offside front indicator bulb starting to discolour
steering box slight movement
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YIB 5700 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 YIB 5700, 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 YIB 5700 registered?
YIB 5700 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is YIB 5700 safe to buy?
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