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N871 DKL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,364 mi
Last recorded99,364 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN871 DKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 99,364 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 96,459 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 93,212 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 93,212 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 88,360 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 83,295 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 77,635 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 70,831 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 64,708 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 64,676 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2006 59,388 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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N871 DKL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N871 DKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N871 DKL registered?

N871 DKL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 1996.

Is N871 DKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N871 DKL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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