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N922 LGK

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

172,489 mi
Last recorded172,489 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN922 LGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 172,489 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 162,666 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 153,584 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 153,584 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 137,234 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 137,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 126,305 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 22 Aug 2011 108,693 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 94,524 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 84,901 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2009 84,901 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2008 76,658 miles

rear bumper damage n/s/r, no sharp edges

Pass 31 Aug 2007 69,462 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 63,969 miles

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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N922 LGK 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 78.6%.

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 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 N922 LGK, 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 LGK registered?

N922 LGK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 February 1996.

Is N922 LGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N922 LGK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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