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N625 KOU

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,597 mi
Last recorded75,597 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN625 KOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 75,597 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r & n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 75,564 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/r & n/s/r (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r & n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 69,606 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 61,642 miles

Coolant leak engine ()

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill and outer arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Oil leak differential ()

cooling fan not kicking in

Pass 7 Jul 2016 60,619 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 60,619 miles

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

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

advise both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Aug 2015 59,701 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

advise head gasket leaking,diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 11 Jul 2014 58,727 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 1 Jul 2014 58,727 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 13 Mar 2013 57,570 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 13 Mar 2012 56,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

n/s front tyre starting to split

Pass 13 Mar 2012 56,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

n/s front tyre starting to split

Pass 3 Mar 2011 55,300 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Mar 2010 54,141 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 52,898 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 51,712 miles

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

brale pedal slightly spongey

Pass 2 Mar 2007 50,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 49,752 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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N625 KOU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N625 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.

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N625 KOU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 1996.

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