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N889 KWT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,688 mi
Last recorded65,688 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN889 KWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 65,688 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 56,562 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 53,805 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 53,799 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 48,931 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 48,453 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 47,439 miles

slight lift in near/side steering idler[lift]

Pass 17 Jul 2006 46,681 miles

slight play in near/side steering idler bush

Pass 15 Jul 2005 45,598 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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)

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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N889 KWT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N889 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 N889 KWT registered?

N889 KWT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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