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N150 KFC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,339 mi
Last recorded136,339 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN150 KFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2009 136,339 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 136,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 129,548 miles

Both rear brake hoses perished.

Both rear brake pipes slighty corroded.

Pass 27 Jan 2007 124,043 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 117,998 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2006 117,997 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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N150 KFC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N150 KFC, 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 N150 KFC registered?

N150 KFC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N150 KFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N150 KFC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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