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N618 KOU

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

180,865 mi
Last recorded180,865 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN618 KOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2016 180,865 miles

nsf indicator damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2015 177,937 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 172,768 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 167,553 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 163,264 miles

Rear tyre nearside worn to 2mm.nearside and offside wing repeaters starting to deteriate.front tyre nearside worn to 2mm.brake pipe to fron t offside deteriating

Pass 7 May 2010 157,226 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 151,478 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 141,025 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 136,686 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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N618 KOU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N618 KOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N618 KOU registered?

N618 KOU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N618 KOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N618 KOU shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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