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N406 AKL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

100,333 mi
Last recorded100,333 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN406 AKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 100,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2024 99,386 miles

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 96,338 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 92,568 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2021 88,085 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 85,758 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 80,394 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 77,844 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear axle/diff worn.

Pass 4 May 2016 74,868 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear diff noisy

Pass 28 May 2014 69,308 miles

front propshaft couplin condition

Fail 15 May 2013 64,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2013 64,405 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 59,394 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 59,391 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 50,858 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 38,881 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 33,575 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 30,125 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 28,851 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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N406 AKL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 N406 AKL, 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 N406 AKL registered?

N406 AKL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N406 AKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N406 AKL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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