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N59 KGS

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,116 mi
Last recorded91,116 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN59 KGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 91,116 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 88,390 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 84,387 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 84,386 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 79,624 miles

nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 23 Aug 2010 77,179 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 76,119 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 73,876 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 71,403 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 62,870 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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N59 KGS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N59 KGS, 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 N59 KGS registered?

N59 KGS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 1996.

Is N59 KGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N59 KGS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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