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N590 LCK

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

164,104 mi
Last recorded164,104 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN590 LCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 164,104 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 160,830 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 152,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chassis and suspension components rusty

horn not very loud

offside rear secondary sidelight inop

stonechips front screen

Pass 11 Jan 2011 142,880 miles

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

front screen delaminating

front screen stonechipped

fuel cap seal perishing

offside rear secondary sidelight inop

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 134,643 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rusty

front screen stonechipped

offside front inop

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear secondary side light inop

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 126,071 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp aims on high limit

horn needs attension

offside rear secondary side light not working

Pass 11 Jan 2008 115,888 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

horn requires attention

one offside rear sidelight not working

slight play steering joints

Fail 11 Jan 2008 115,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

horn requires attention

nearside front tyre wall slight damage

nearside rear tyre under inflated

one offside rear sidelight not working

slight play steering joints

Pass 8 Jan 2007 108,564 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight damage nearside front tyre outer wall

slight play steering joints

small stone chips to windscreen

wetness around rear differential

Pass 6 Jan 2006 104,002 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 104,002 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads are getting worn

front brakes require attention

horn requires attention

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play steering joints

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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N590 LCK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N590 LCK, 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 N590 LCK registered?

N590 LCK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N590 LCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N590 LCK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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