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N938 KRT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

215,899 mi
Last recorded215,899 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN938 KRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 215,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 208,975 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 200,898 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 200,898 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 193,021 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 182,650 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 182,650 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 175,723 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edges

Pass 27 Feb 2006 169,284 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

full undertray fitted

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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N938 KRT 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 77.8%.

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 N938 KRT, 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 N938 KRT registered?

N938 KRT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 February 1996.

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