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N457 BKC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,740 mi
Last recorded74,740 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN457 BKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 74,740 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 72,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 72,582 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 70,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre side wall and across the tread are cracked but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 68,408 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 66,118 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 63,803 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 61,291 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 59,115 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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N457 BKC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N457 BKC, 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 N457 BKC registered?

N457 BKC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 1995.

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The MOT history for N457 BKC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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