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N272 KEU

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,391 mi
Last recorded132,391 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN272 KEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 132,391 miles

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

Oil leak

srs light on ( this is a testable item in 2013 )

Fail 15 Jan 2013 132,378 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

srs light on ( this is a testable item in 2013 )

Pass 20 Dec 2011 103,492 miles

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

rear discs scored / worn

Fail 20 Dec 2011 103,492 miles

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

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

rear discs scored / worn

Pass 9 Dec 2010 125,532 miles

child seat fitted centre rear

exhausts system very rusty in places

rear number plate starting to deterioate

Fail 7 Dec 2010 125,532 miles

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

child seat fitted centre rear

exhausts system very rusty in places

rear number plate starting to deterioate

Pass 21 Dec 2009 119,976 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 119,681 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to bodywork

front exhaust shield insicure

nearside steering arm slight movement at fixings

offside inner and outer sill damaged

offside steering arm slight movement at fixings

oil leak differential

Pass 18 Dec 2008 110,854 miles

exhaust centre mount

Pass 4 Jan 2008 101,993 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 101,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 95,273 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 90,207 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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N272 KEU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N272 KEU, 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 N272 KEU registered?

N272 KEU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 October 1995.

Is N272 KEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N272 KEU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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