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N912 KCW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,856 mi
Last recorded92,856 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN912 KCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 92,856 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front slight play in steering mechanism

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear [rear] (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

slight corrosion on suspension components

Fail 22 Jan 2018 92,856 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front slight play in steering mechanism

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear [rear] (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight corrosion on suspension components

Pass 23 Jan 2017 87,637 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 87,636 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 87,626 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 84,049 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 80,124 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 80,124 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 76,909 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 72,659 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 61,132 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 50,418 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 40,216 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 38,142 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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N912 KCW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N912 KCW, 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 N912 KCW registered?

N912 KCW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is N912 KCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N912 KCW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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