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N991 MGK

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

148,996 mi
Last recorded148,996 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN991 MGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 148,996 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 148,996 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 147,407 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 145,324 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 143,049 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 140,648 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 139,095 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 135,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear tyre casing perished

Pass 6 Jun 2017 131,728 miles

Nearside Rear tyre casing perished

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

Offside Rear tyre casing perished

Pass 6 Jun 2016 125,167 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 117,378 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 111,346 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 103,359 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 97,398 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 91,986 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 84,120 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 76,823 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 70,061 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 63,428 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 56,988 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 48,653 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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N991 MGK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 N991 MGK, 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 N991 MGK registered?

N991 MGK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N991 MGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N991 MGK shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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