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N108 KBJ

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,015 mi
Last recorded151,015 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN108 KBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 151,015 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2012 149,658 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 177,048 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 155,377 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 155,354 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 152,763 miles

Fuel pie showing slight surface rust

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 146,751 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 146,747 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 130,722 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 130,719 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 114,664 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 114,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 106,806 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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N108 KBJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 112,535 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 N108 KBJ, 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 31 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 N108 KBJ registered?

N108 KBJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 1995.

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