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N845 KKH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,123 mi
Last recorded79,123 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN845 KKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 79,123 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 77,664 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 77,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 76,199 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 76,198 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 75,819 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 75,819 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 74,002 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2007 72,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 72,350 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 71,315 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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N845 KKH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N845 KKH, 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 N845 KKH registered?

N845 KKH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N845 KKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N845 KKH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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