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N198 FLW

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,672 mi
Last recorded80,672 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN198 FLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 80,672 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 77,884 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 76,248 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 76,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 75,592 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 75,592 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 74,609 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 72,531 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 72,526 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 70,387 miles

had trouble meeting cat test

Pass 13 Jun 2013 67,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 64,310 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 60,846 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 60,846 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 56,666 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2010 56,666 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2009 54,122 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 48,716 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres slightly worn

rear diff leak

Pass 28 Jun 2007 42,587 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 35,946 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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N198 FLW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 N198 FLW, 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 N198 FLW registered?

N198 FLW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 1995.

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