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N716 BKN

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,192 mi
Last recorded166,192 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN716 BKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 166,192 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 165,312 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 163,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 162,724 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 160,618 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 159,410 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 159,410 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2009 157,288 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 156,577 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 156,577 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2007 153,771 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 151,486 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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N716 BKN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc 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 N716 BKN, 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 N716 BKN registered?

N716 BKN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 February 1996.

Is N716 BKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N716 BKN 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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