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N962 KGN

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

120,242 mi
Last recorded120,242 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN962 KGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 120,242 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 120,242 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 119,740 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 118,756 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 116,431 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 112,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2014 106,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2013 100,336 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 96,546 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 93,331 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2010 88,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2010 88,615 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Feb 2009 83,963 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 80,526 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 80,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 77,701 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 74,149 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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N962 KGN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 N962 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N962 KGN registered?

N962 KGN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N962 KGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N962 KGN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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