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N463 KLB

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,137 mi
Last recorded129,137 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN463 KLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 129,137 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 127,311 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 127,311 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 126,749 miles

front numberplate is in poor condition

geometery check maybe required

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

rear floor is corroding

Pass 21 Jun 2013 125,829 miles

body/floor is corroded next to rear suspension mounts

front numberplate is starting to discolour

horn is poor

Fail 20 Jun 2013 125,829 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

body/floor is corroded next to rear suspension mounts

front numberplate is starting to discolour

horn is poor

Pass 27 Jun 2012 123,903 miles

airbag warning light is on

both rear tyres are low on tread

front numberplate is in poor condition

Pass 21 Jun 2011 120,033 miles

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

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

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

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

cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall

n/s door mirror glass is damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear of chassis is getting rusty

tracking may need to be adjusted

Pass 8 Jul 2010 116,101 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 119,262 miles

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

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Fail 8 Jul 2009 119,262 miles

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

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

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

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2008 105,961 miles

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

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

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

horn sounds muffled

Fail 2 Jul 2008 105,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

horn sounds muffled

Pass 26 Jun 2007 99,861 miles

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

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

horn sounds slightly muffled

offside washer partialy blocked

Fail 26 Jun 2007 99,861 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

horn sounds slightly muffled

offside washer partially blocked

Pass 23 Jun 2006 93,929 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 93,929 miles

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

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

Front number plate slightly discoloured.

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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N463 KLB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N463 KLB, 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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N463 KLB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 August 1995.

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