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K14 KOO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

168,547 mi
Last recorded168,547 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK14 KOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 168,547 miles

Oil leak.

Fail 25 Jun 2018 168,547 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak.

Pass 22 Jun 2017 166,616 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 165,366 miles

Front Tyre perishing,

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)

Rear axle oil leak.

Pass 22 Jun 2015 163,682 miles

all coil springs corroded

all rubber boots slightly deteriorated

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 21 Jun 2014 161,908 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 161,908 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 159,193 miles

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

OSR & NSR coil springs corroding

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

Rear diff leaking

Pass 22 Jun 2012 157,899 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Damage to nearside front sill area

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre cut to side wall

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 157,899 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes corroded

Damage to nearside front sill area

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre cut to side wall

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 156,008 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s rear view mirror slightly damage.

rear diff leaking oil.

Pass 24 Jul 2010 154,573 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 154,566 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 153,412 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 151,558 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 151,464 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 145,352 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 139,619 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 139,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise f/n/s tyre has a nail in it and is a †directional tread pattern and is fitted the wrong way

near side and off side lower ball joint gaiters †are both split

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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K14 KOO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 K14 KOO, 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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K14 KOO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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