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N959 GHK

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,972 mi
Last recorded146,972 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN959 GHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2017 146,972 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 145,815 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 144,913 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 143,950 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 142,538 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 141,446 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 140,710 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 140,005 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 139,436 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 124,458 miles

OIL LEAK FROM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE BELOW POWER STEERING PUMP(SLIGHT,APPEARS POROUS).

OIL LEAK FROM REAR AXLE,FRONT SEAL.

RIGHT HEADLAMP LEVEL CONTROL NOT WORKING

Pass 13 Feb 2007 111,778 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 100,852 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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N959 GHK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N959 GHK, 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 N959 GHK registered?

N959 GHK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 1996.

Is N959 GHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N959 GHK shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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