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KNZ 2443

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,678 mi
Last recorded152,678 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNZ 2443
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 152,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 146,407 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 138,760 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Nov 2015 138,759 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play N/S + O/S (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 130,430 miles

Fuel cap rubber seal deteriorating but still maintaining sealing arrangement

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 130,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fuel cap rubber seal deteriorating but still maintaining sealing arrangement

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 120,788 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 114,993 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 114,932 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 113,564 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 108,051 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 103,599 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 97,484 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 88,342 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 88,342 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 81,016 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 73,567 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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KNZ 2443 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KNZ 2443, 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 KNZ 2443 registered?

KNZ 2443 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 1996.

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The MOT history for KNZ 2443 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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