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N192 CMK

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,705 mi
Last recorded164,705 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN192 CMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 164,705 miles

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

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

o/s/f indicater lens missing

slight attention required to parking brake

Pass 14 May 2012 164,010 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 May 2011 154,078 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 May 2011 154,078 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 May 2010 151,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

brake wear indicator flashes when braking.

damage to o/s/f wing.

exhaust hitting heat sheild.

lips on front brake discs.

n/s/r door step rusty.

o/s/n/s/r brake hose ferrels rusty.

o/s/n/s/r inner sills rusty.

slight play in o/s steering rack.

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar bush.

wiper blade worn.

Pass 18 May 2009 149,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

o\s\n\s\r wheel archs rusty

o\s\r inner sill rusty

slight play in o\s steering arm

Pass 23 May 2008 146,589 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

covers on outer sills and under engine obstructing view.

exhaust down pipe heat shield loose.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge.

o/s/r chassis rusty.

slight play in steering system.

Fail 15 May 2008 146,541 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

covers on outer sills and under engine obstructing view.

exhaust down pipe heat shield loose.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge.

o/s/r chassis rusty.

slight play in steering system.

Pass 21 May 2007 143,278 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 137,655 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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N192 CMK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N192 CMK, 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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N192 CMK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 1996.

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