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N671 BKR

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,263 mi
Last recorded153,263 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN671 BKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 153,263 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 150,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear springs corroded

osf tyre tread getting low

osf tyre tread getting low

Pass 25 Sep 2012 148,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear coil springs corroded

nsf tyre worn on edges

Fail 25 Sep 2012 148,250 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear coil springs corroded

nsf tyre worn on edges

osr lamp broken

Pass 13 Sep 2011 147,265 miles

nsf tyre worn on edges

Fail 13 Sep 2011 147,265 miles

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

nsf tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2010 145,753 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 144,600 miles

front bumper damaged

nsf chassis leg beginning to corrode

nsf tyre worn on edge

oil leak from diff

Pass 11 Sep 2008 143,733 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 137,161 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 121,554 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 110,811 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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N671 BKR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N671 BKR, 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 N671 BKR registered?

N671 BKR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 1996.

Is N671 BKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N671 BKR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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