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N144 KMW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,050 mi
Last recorded112,050 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN144 KMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 112,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front no plate light cracked but still legible.

full lower engine & box covers fitted.

rear tyre casings cracked due to age.

vehicle fitted with tow bar.

Fail 4 Mar 2011 112,050 miles

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

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front no plate light cracked but still legible.

full lower engine & box covers fitted.

rear tyre casings cracked due to age.

vehicle fitted with tow bar.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 108,878 miles

minor damage to o/s/f rim outer bead.

rear tyres casings cracked due to age.

vehicle fitted with full lower engine cover.

vehicle fitted with tow bar.

Fail 10 Mar 2009 102,112 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes on n/s/r starting to corrode.

engine & gearbox have partial covers on them.

engine or gearbox have an oil leak.

rear tyre are remoulds & casings are starting to crack.

Pass 10 Mar 2009 102,112 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes on n/s/r starting to corrode.

engine & gearbox have partial covers on them.

engine or gearbox have an oil leak.

rear tyre are remoulds & casings are starting to crack.

Pass 18 Dec 2007 95,718 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 91,758 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 88,150 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 88,150 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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N144 KMW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N144 KMW, 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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N144 KMW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 January 1996.

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