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N931 KGJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,574 mi
Last recorded83,574 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN931 KGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2014 83,574 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 162,006 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 15,520 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 147,616 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 139,883 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 131,121 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 124,164 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 114,176 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 105,601 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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N931 KGJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N931 KGJ, 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 N931 KGJ registered?

N931 KGJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 1996.

Is N931 KGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N931 KGJ shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N931 KGJ have outstanding finance?

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