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N957 KGN

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,540 mi
Last recorded63,540 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN957 KGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 63,540 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 60,015 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 60,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 55,666 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 55,666 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

oil leak diff

Pass 19 Aug 2009 52,003 miles

rear number plate staring to delaminate

Fail 18 Aug 2009 52,003 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre sidwal perishing

rear number plate staring to delaminate

Pass 11 Aug 2008 48,751 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 47,742 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres outer wall cut / splitting

Pass 31 Jul 2006 46,177 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 46,177 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2005 44,568 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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N957 KGN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N957 KGN, 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 N957 KGN registered?

N957 KGN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 1996.

Is N957 KGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N957 KGN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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