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N45 BKH

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

174,920 mi
Last recorded174,920 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN45 BKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 174,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate wire under seat (demonstrated) (5.4.2)

Offside Front screen wash light stays on

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

Fail 13 May 2017 174,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate wire under seat (demonstrated) (5.4.2)

Offside Front screen wash light stays on

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 172,582 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2016 172,582 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 169,688 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

screenwash light on

Pass 1 Jun 2015 169,688 miles

screenwash light on

Pass 8 May 2014 169,633 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 169,633 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 164,507 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 164,507 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 157,875 miles

Drivebelt noisey ?

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/R brake disc in poor condition

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 152,048 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 152,048 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 143,490 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 143,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 135,969 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 135,969 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 127,561 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 127,541 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 118,709 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 113,103 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly 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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N45 BKH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N45 BKH, 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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N45 BKH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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