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N931 KWY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,679 mi
Last recorded141,679 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN931 KWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 141,679 miles

noise detected in rear differential bearings

Fail 8 Aug 2017 141,649 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive co 0.617% (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

noise detected in rear differential bearings

Pass 9 Aug 2016 137,746 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 1 Aug 2016 137,677 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive co 0.674% (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear T peice (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe to gearbox support (7.1.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 134,494 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 134,479 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated N/S/F (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated O/S/F (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working O/S/F (1.1.A.3b)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened N/S/F (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened O/S/F (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 133,039 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 133,031 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 131,216 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 131,174 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 120,565 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 129,563 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 126,483 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 126,453 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 123,026 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 120,575 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 120,572 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 111,827 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 99,074 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 78,733 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 KWY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N931 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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N931 KWY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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