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C20 RKB

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,181 mi
Last recorded154,181 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 RKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2010 154,181 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Inner Lower Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 152,021 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 145,414 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 125,181 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 125,181 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 93,506 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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C20 RKB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C20 RKB, 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 C20 RKB registered?

C20 RKB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 1996.

Is C20 RKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 RKB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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