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N564 AKO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,635 mi
Last recorded125,635 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN564 AKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 125,635 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 125,635 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 113,884 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2015 104,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 97,244 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front wiper poor

Pass 23 Feb 2013 90,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 86,010 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 81,519 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 77,606 miles

diff leaking

Fail 12 Feb 2009 72,745 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

diff leaking

slight lift in front lower ball joints

Pass 12 Feb 2009 72,745 miles

diff leaking

slight lift in front lower ball joints

Pass 12 Feb 2008 70,177 miles

diff leaking

Pass 10 Feb 2007 66,958 miles

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

Pass 27 Feb 2006 63,302 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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N564 AKO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N564 AKO, 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 N564 AKO registered?

N564 AKO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N564 AKO safe to buy?

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