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MBZ 6168

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,833 mi
Last recorded69,833 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 6168
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 69,833 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 67,376 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 64,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 64,099 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 60,276 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 57,191 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 54,696 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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MBZ 6168 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MBZ 6168, 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 MBZ 6168 registered?

MBZ 6168 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 1996.

Is MBZ 6168 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBZ 6168 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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