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N398 KHR

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

171,373 mi
Last recorded171,373 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN398 KHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 171,373 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 169,464 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 169,459 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 156,839 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 156,839 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 143,811 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 143,794 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 129,999 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 128,488 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 124,396 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 117,966 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 112,242 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 105,301 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 97,222 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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N398 KHR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 N398 KHR, 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 N398 KHR registered?

N398 KHR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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