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K3 DPJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,849 mi
Last recorded89,849 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 DPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 89,849 miles

Corrosion on rear jacking points and rear arches.

Front flexy brake hoses perishing.

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Small blow on exhaust front section

Pass 30 Jun 2014 89,510 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 89,509 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 89,071 miles

Corrosion on o/s rear inner sill.

Slight play in o/s front brake.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 88,571 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 86,240 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 83,117 miles

cat rattling,rear brake pipes corroded,flexy hoses perishing,tyres starting to crack up,slight lift in both front bottom ball joints,n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 80,033 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 76,924 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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K3 DPJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K3 DPJ, 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 K3 DPJ registered?

K3 DPJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is K3 DPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K3 DPJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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