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N250 FKW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,438 mi
Last recorded135,438 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN250 FKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,565cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 135,438 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 135,156 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 134,258 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 133,898 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 129,131 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted.

Nearside front tyre wearing lower on inner edge.

Fail 25 Aug 2020 129,130 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Situated at the end of the steering box arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front tyre wearing lower on inner edge.

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 121,580 miles

Steering damper leaking

Pass 28 Aug 2018 111,883 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 111,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 102,879 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2017 102,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Under trays fitted

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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N250 FKW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 N250 FKW, 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 N250 FKW registered?

N250 FKW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N250 FKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N250 FKW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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