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N462 YKE

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,345 mi
Last recorded115,345 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN462 YKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 115,345 miles

both rear tyre tread starting to crack

Fail 1 Jul 2015 115,345 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 3 Jun 2014 113,143 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 112,920 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 112,914 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 111,786 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 111,786 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 102,906 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 95,032 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 91,936 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 89,548 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 87,686 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 85,567 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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N462 YKE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N462 YKE, 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 N462 YKE registered?

N462 YKE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 1995.

Is N462 YKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N462 YKE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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