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N115 KAH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,932 mi
Last recorded81,932 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN115 KAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 81,932 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 75,599 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 75,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 67,834 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 62,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 62,673 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 57,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 57,508 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 54,357 miles

small chip in screen zoneA †v.slight lift in nearside lower ball joint †front tyres starting to perish †rear flexis starting to perish †front to rear and both rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 26 Jul 2006 50,889 miles

all brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 30 Jul 2005 47,767 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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N115 KAH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 N115 KAH, 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 N115 KAH registered?

N115 KAH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 1996.

Is N115 KAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N115 KAH shows 11 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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