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N772 BKM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,558 mi
Last recorded134,558 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN772 BKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 134,558 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 14 Dec 2010 134,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2009 124,869 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 119,198 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 112,472 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2006 104,138 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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N772 BKM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N772 BKM, 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 N772 BKM registered?

N772 BKM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 1996.

Is N772 BKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N772 BKM shows 6 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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