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N635 KVS

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,329 mi
Last recorded166,329 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN635 KVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 166,329 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 163,253 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Jun 2013 160,067 miles

both front tyres are starting to split on inner side walls and wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Jun 2012 156,458 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 151,943 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 146,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 146,595 miles

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 140,339 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 140,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nsf lower arm balljoint boot split

Fail 10 Jun 2008 133,131 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 133,131 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 126,051 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 126,051 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osr tyre low and worn on edge †getting hot during gas test

Fail 12 Jun 2006 117,531 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2006 117,531 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 KVS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KVS, 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 KVS registered?

N635 KVS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N635 KVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N635 KVS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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