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N198 XKN

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,546 mi
Last recorded126,546 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN198 XKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2019 126,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 117,944 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 111,751 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 105,342 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 94,814 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 85,758 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 77,261 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 76,142 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 73,156 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2010 69,735 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 66,453 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 63,661 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 60,507 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 56,324 miles

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

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 XKN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XKN, 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 XKN registered?

N198 XKN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 August 1995.

Is N198 XKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N198 XKN shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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