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N875 KWT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,401 mi
Last recorded124,401 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN875 KWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 124,401 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 124,401 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front prop mounting

steering box weeping

Pass 24 Nov 2016 121,288 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 121,178 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 28 Sep 2015 1,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 116,355 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 113,379 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 110,184 miles

Oil leak

slight movement in steering

Pass 22 Aug 2011 106,433 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 103,604 miles

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 11 Sep 2009 100,158 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2008 96,178 miles

front number plate cracked

rear number plate slightly deterated

slight movement in steering

Pass 10 Sep 2007 92,158 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front number plate cracked and rear number plate slightly faded

slight movement steering

Pass 8 Sep 2006 86,596 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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N875 KWT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N875 KWT, 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 N875 KWT registered?

N875 KWT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 1996.

Is N875 KWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N875 KWT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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