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N440 KPV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,030 mi
Last recorded129,030 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN440 KPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 129,030 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 128,804 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Apr 2018 128,798 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 128,668 miles

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

Offside Front Brake dragging slightly

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 128,446 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 128,445 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 125,461 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

SLIGHT BIND ON O/S/F BRAKE (NOT RECORDING ON RBT TEST)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 123,408 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2014 123,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2012 120,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2011 118,009 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 118,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 114,715 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 111,801 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 107,365 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 102,512 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 96,644 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 90,443 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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N440 KPV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N440 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N440 KPV registered?

N440 KPV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 January 1996.

Is N440 KPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N440 KPV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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