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N687 KBW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,369 mi
Last recorded107,369 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN687 KBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 107,369 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 May 2011 107,365 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 102,650 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 102,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 93,621 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 90,688 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 85,859 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 82,443 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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N687 KBW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N687 KBW, 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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N687 KBW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N687 KBW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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