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N592 LCK

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,149 mi
Last recorded173,149 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN592 LCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 173,149 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 169,474 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 166,659 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2010

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 159,124 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Nov 2008 151,554 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)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 146,020 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 133,126 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 133,126 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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N592 LCK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N592 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 N592 LCK registered?

N592 LCK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 1996.

Is N592 LCK safe to buy?

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