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K11 KSD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

179,940 mi
Last recorded179,940 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK11 KSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 179,940 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 179,366 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 177,643 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 177,642 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 176,349 miles

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

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

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

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

rear number plate has water ingress

small chips over front screen

Pass 4 Jul 2013 173,336 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Slight play in water pump and viscous coupling.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 169,162 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 162,057 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 156,295 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 148,853 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 141,487 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 131,279 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 119,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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K11 KSD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 K11 KSD, 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 K11 KSD registered?

K11 KSD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is K11 KSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K11 KSD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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