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N14 KCS

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,020 mi
Last recorded90,020 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN14 KCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2011 90,020 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 87,799 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 87,769 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 83,339 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPE, FROM OFFSIDE REAR FLEX TO JUNCTION AT NEARSIDE

Pass 16 Oct 2008 78,183 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 64,306 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 64,306 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

front and rear brake hoses slight corrosion at metal sections

o/s and n/s front tyres slight cracking on outer edges

Pass 11 Jul 2006 62,243 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 62,243 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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N14 KCS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N14 KCS, 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 N14 KCS registered?

N14 KCS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1995.

Is N14 KCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N14 KCS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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