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N463 UWK

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

135,808 mi
Last recorded135,808 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN463 UWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 135,808 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 133,166 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 131,113 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 128,666 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 125,749 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 123,911 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 121,328 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 118,884 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 118,884 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 116,132 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 111,904 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 107,931 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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N463 UWK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N463 UWK, 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 N463 UWK registered?

N463 UWK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 1996.

Is N463 UWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N463 UWK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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