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N909 KWY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,903 mi
Last recorded104,903 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN909 KWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 104,903 miles

Advise waxoyle

All brake pipes and furrels greased

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 102,700 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 100,160 miles

movement in steering idler

osr & nsf tyres close to limit

several brake pipes corroded

windscreen chipped zone a

Fail 8 Dec 2009 100,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

movement in steering idler

osr & nsf tyres close to limit

several brake pipes corroded

windscreen chipped zone a

Pass 13 Dec 2008 94,824 miles

slight corrosion brake flexi hoses ends

Pass 8 Mar 2008 89,511 miles

small chips in windscreen

Fail 8 Mar 2008 89,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

small chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Mar 2007 82,082 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Mar 2006 74,583 miles

rear number plate slightly watermarked

small chip in windscreen zone a †

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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N909 KWY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N909 KWY, 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 N909 KWY registered?

N909 KWY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 1996.

Is N909 KWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N909 KWY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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