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N109 FKW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,017 mi
Last recorded111,017 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN109 FKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 111,017 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 111,017 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 110,878 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 110,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 110,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Apr 2021 110,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 110,171 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 108,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi going back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi going forwards & above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi going back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi going forward (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 107,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi - back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi - forward (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 106,406 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 104,759 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 104,759 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 103,448 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 100,434 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 100,434 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 94,661 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 96,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 92,517 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 85,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 76,054 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 67,779 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 58,466 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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N109 FKW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N109 FKW, 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 N109 FKW registered?

N109 FKW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 February 1996.

Is N109 FKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N109 FKW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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