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N240 SKS

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,020 mi
Last recorded122,020 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN240 SKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 122,020 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 122,020 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 122,020 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 122,020 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 122,020 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 122,020 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 121,582 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 118,388 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 17 May 2011 118,388 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 115,036 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 105,236 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 97,170 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 97,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 93,075 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 93,075 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 76,310 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 76,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N240 SKS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N240 SKS, 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 N240 SKS registered?

N240 SKS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N240 SKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N240 SKS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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