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N437 KPV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

192,099 mi
Last recorded192,099 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN437 KPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 26 May 2011 192,099 miles

Differential oil leak

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Stone chip in offside headlight lens

Wiper blade split

Pass 20 May 2010 176,752 miles

Diff oil leak

Front and rear number plates in poor condition

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

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

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

Stone chip in offside headlamp

Pass 28 May 2009 165,678 miles

Front and rear number plates getting discoloured.

Pass 28 May 2008 153,523 miles

Exhaust system getting rusty

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 May 2007 139,449 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 125,921 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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N437 KPV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N437 KPV, 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 N437 KPV registered?

N437 KPV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 1996.

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