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N922 KGP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,649 mi
Last recorded89,649 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN922 KGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2009 89,649 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 89,649 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 84,698 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 84,698 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

damage to windscreen

front and rear shock absorbers damp

nearside rear light unit cracked

offside wing mirror glass damaged

oil leaks

radiator leaking

Pass 29 Aug 2007 80,493 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 80,472 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn to 2mm

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

damage to both wing mirrors

damage to nearside rear light lense

damage to offside rear seat belt

damage to windscreen

Pass 29 Aug 2006 74,307 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 62,449 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 62,410 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door mirror slight damage

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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N922 KGP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N922 KGP, 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 N922 KGP registered?

N922 KGP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N922 KGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N922 KGP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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