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K96 AAA

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,939 mi
Last recorded153,939 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK96 AAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 153,939 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 153,904 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 150,165 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 147,542 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 140,185 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Oct 2011 140,159 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2010 134,399 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 134,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2009 131,459 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 128,564 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 124,804 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 121,729 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 121,640 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 115,930 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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K96 AAA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K96 AAA, 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 K96 AAA registered?

K96 AAA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 June 1996.

Is K96 AAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K96 AAA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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