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YIW 1655

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,037 mi
Last recorded141,037 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIW 1655
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2010 141,037 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 141,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 131,013 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 129,757 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 124,617 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 124,615 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 109,960 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 109,953 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r mud flap insecure

signs of coolant on lower engine cover

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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YIW 1655 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YIW 1655, 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

How do I check the history of YIW 1655?

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What year was YIW 1655 registered?

YIW 1655 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 1996.

Is YIW 1655 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIW 1655 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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