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N251 FLR

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

137,218 mi
Last recorded137,218 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN251 FLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 137,218 miles

brake discs are corroded

front number plate is slightly insecure

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres worn on inner egdes

o/s/r tyre is badly worn in centre of tread

oil leaks

surface corrosion to undervehicle

Fail 5 Sep 2011 137,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake discs are corroded

front number plate is slightly insecure

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres worn on inner egdes

o/s/r tyre is badly worn in centre of tread

oil leaks

surface corrosion to undervehicle

Pass 10 Jun 2010 132,156 miles

o/s/r tyre in middle water dispersal tread heavily worn and is smooth

oil leaks

play in steering system and feels slightly rough when turned by hand

Fail 9 Jun 2010 132,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/r tyre in middle water dispersal tread heavily worn and is smooth

oil leaks

play in steering system and feels slightly rough when turned by hand

Pass 24 Mar 2009 124,409 miles

n/s/f inner wheel arch plastic cover is loose

rear pads have worn low

Pass 1 Apr 2008 116,857 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 116,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 108,598 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 108,598 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 102,114 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 102,081 miles

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

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

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

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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N251 FLR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N251 FLR, 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 N251 FLR registered?

N251 FLR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 August 1995.

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