MOT Status
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103,190 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel idler arm (2.3 (a) (i))
n/s steering idler bushes split
play located at o/s/r wheel top to bottom
rear diff carrier bushes split
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
brake pipes starting to corrode
heatshield on front exhaust corroded loose
n/s/f indicator slightly white
slight play in steering box
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N288 KUM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.
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 N288 KUM, 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 N288 KUM registered?
N288 KUM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 1996.
Is N288 KUM safe to buy?
The MOT history for N288 KUM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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