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N199 AKW

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

180,831 mi
Last recorded180,831 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN199 AKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 180,831 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 180,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 154,142 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 133,257 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 113,360 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 104,000 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 103,958 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 92,579 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 73,549 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 68,920 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 68,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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N199 AKW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N199 AKW, 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 N199 AKW registered?

N199 AKW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 1995.

Is N199 AKW safe to buy?

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