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N254 KLB

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,026 mi
Last recorded147,026 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN254 KLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 147,026 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 144,771 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 144,771 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 142,028 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 140,077 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 140,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 137,683 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 134,778 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 131,716 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 128,820 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 126,801 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 123,025 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 119,513 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 118,318 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 118,318 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2006 117,216 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 117,215 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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N254 KLB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N254 KLB, 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 N254 KLB registered?

N254 KLB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N254 KLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N254 KLB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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