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N11 PKJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,715 mi
Last recorded142,715 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN11 PKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 142,715 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2017 140,685 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 140,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 138,631 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 138,631 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 135,664 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 132,301 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 127,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 May 2013 127,625 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 123,667 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 117,685 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 117,685 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2010 110,442 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 104,490 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 104,490 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 May 2008 97,065 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 90,921 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 82,025 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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N11 PKJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N11 PKJ, 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 N11 PKJ registered?

N11 PKJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N11 PKJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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