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N200 BMK

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,066 mi
Last recorded98,066 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN200 BMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 98,066 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2011 88,302 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 77,282 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

offside and nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2010 77,282 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

offside and nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2009 72,566 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 72,566 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 67,505 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 62,282 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 57,729 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 57,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

off/side front tire worn on inner edge

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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N200 BMK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N200 BMK, 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 N200 BMK registered?

N200 BMK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N200 BMK safe to buy?

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