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N474 BKC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,924 mi
Last recorded113,924 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN474 BKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 113,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 113,922 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury indicator lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 108,785 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 105,655 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 105,645 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing lens (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2017 101,549 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 99,569 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 99,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 97,567 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 94,595 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 94,595 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 92,017 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 89,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 84,558 miles

advise slight play n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 29 Sep 2010 79,416 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 73,660 miles

advise both front tyres worn inner and outer edges advise slight play n/s track rod

Pass 9 Oct 2008 65,703 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 58,555 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 50,619 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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N474 BKC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N474 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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N474 BKC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 August 1995.

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