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N769 KPP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,637 mi
Last recorded153,637 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN769 KPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 153,637 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 144,652 miles

front bearings has slight play

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

fuel lines and rear brake pipe slihgtly corroded

rear axle diff hass a oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2009 137,337 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 130,331 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 122,146 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 113,470 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 113,470 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 100,979 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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N769 KPP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N769 KPP, 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 N769 KPP registered?

N769 KPP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 1996.

Is N769 KPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N769 KPP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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