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N635 FKL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,865 mi
Last recorded92,865 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN635 FKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 92,865 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 92,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 86,294 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 86,293 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 85,054 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 85,052 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 83,132 miles

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

front propshaft rubber flange worn

Fail 28 Aug 2013 82,932 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front propshaft rubber flange worn

Pass 14 Aug 2012 76,392 miles

slight run out o/s rear brake

Pass 1 Sep 2011 71,000 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 65,373 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 59,874 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 52,332 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 40,245 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 35,269 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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N635 FKL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N635 FKL, 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 N635 FKL registered?

N635 FKL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N635 FKL safe to buy?

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