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H10 KBW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3606cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,256 mi
Last recorded89,256 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH10 KBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,606cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2022 89,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 89,256 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 89,250 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 89,135 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 88,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 87,564 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 86,774 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 86,164 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 85,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2013 84,636 miles

nearside rear inner cv gaiter small cut

nearside steering idler slight play

Pass 24 Nov 2012 81,939 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 77,936 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 75,353 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 72,755 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 68,419 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 64,530 miles

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 60,119 miles

n/s steering slight play

Pass 22 Oct 2005 53,892 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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H10 KBW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,606cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 H10 KBW, 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 H10 KBW registered?

H10 KBW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 1996.

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The MOT history for H10 KBW shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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