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N791 DKU

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,419 mi
Last recorded92,419 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN791 DKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 92,419 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

STEERING DAMPER WEAK. PAS STEERING BOX SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM DRAIN PLUG AREA.

Fail 18 Dec 2008 92,419 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

STEERING DAMPER WEAK. PAS STEERING BOX SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM DRAIN PLUG AREA.

Pass 17 Dec 2007 91,445 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 91,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 90,382 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 87,556 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 87,512 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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N791 DKU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N791 DKU, 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 N791 DKU registered?

N791 DKU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N791 DKU safe to buy?

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