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N48 BKN

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,938 mi
Last recorded98,938 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN48 BKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 98,938 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 89,621 miles

slight play in all steering components

Pass 29 Mar 2007 84,335 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2007 84,335 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2006 80,382 miles

nsf tyre on limit(worn on outer edge)

Fail 23 Mar 2006 80,382 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

nsf tyre on limit(worn on outer edge)

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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N48 BKN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N48 BKN, 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 N48 BKN registered?

N48 BKN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N48 BKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N48 BKN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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