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K1 KCP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,017 mi
Last recorded170,017 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 KCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 170,017 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 168,992 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 168,102 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 168,102 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 May 2012 162,755 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 150,266 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 150,266 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 139,217 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 127,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2008 113,469 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 103,008 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 99,439 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 99,439 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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K1 KCP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K1 KCP, 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 K1 KCP registered?

K1 KCP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 1996.

Is K1 KCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K1 KCP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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