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A20 KMM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,862 mi
Last recorded106,862 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 KMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2025 106,862 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Outer wing .. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill.. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill.. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust back box missing.. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Coil spring corroded All.. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant low level warning light on.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil level warning light on..

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All.. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 106,324 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose Corroded. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

oil level light on. (faulty switch ) oil level ok.

Pass 16 Feb 2021 101,304 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 101,304 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 95,458 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

centre heat shield inseucre

oil light on

Pass 25 Feb 2019 88,210 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 20 Feb 2019 88,208 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2017 75,774 miles

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

front tyres cracking a little

Pass 1 Sep 2016 66,243 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 66,211 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 66,171 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 8 Jul 2014 66,171 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2010 66,088 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 65,268 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 64,081 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 61,746 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 59,870 miles

offside door mirror glass taped on . most brake pipes corroding. tyres very close to limit.

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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A20 KMM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A20 KMM, 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 A20 KMM registered?

A20 KMM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 June 1996.

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The MOT history for A20 KMM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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