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YIL 3104

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,802 mi
Last recorded83,802 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIL 3104
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 83,802 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 81,913 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 81,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 81,746 miles

Rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 13 Mar 2012 81,661 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 81,531 miles

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

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

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

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

slight leak from rear diff

Pass 10 Mar 2010 81,142 miles

Fuel pipe connection rusty

Rear brake flexi hoses very slight cracking

Slight buckle N/S/F wheel

Slight leak from rear diff

Slight play N/S/F wheel bearing

Slight play N/S/R wheel

Pass 20 Mar 2009 80,904 miles

N/S/F tyre W rated

N/S/R metal brake pipe starting to rust

N/S/R tyre is H Rated

N/S/R wheel bearing has slight play

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

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

Rear Differential leaking oil

Slight buckle in N/S/F wheel

Slight play in two front wheel bearings

Fail 20 Mar 2009 80,904 miles

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

N/S/F tyre W rated

N/S/R metal brake pipe starting to rust

N/S/R tyre is H Rated

N/S/R wheel bearing has slight play

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

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

Rear Differential leaking oil

Slight buckle in N/S/F wheel

Slight play in two front wheel bearings

Pass 25 Mar 2008 80,566 miles

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 79,725 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 74,627 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 74,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YIL 3104 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YIL 3104, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YIL 3104 registered?

YIL 3104 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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