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N514 YRM

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

203,562 mi
Last recorded203,562 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN514 YRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 203,562 miles

Front and rear number plates poor condition

N/S handbrake performance poor

Rear brake pads look worn

Rear outer wheel arches poor condition ( seat belt mount areas)

Underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to some areas and components

Fail 1 Nov 2012 203,562 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear number plates poor condition

N/S handbrake performance poor

Rear brake pads look worn

Rear outer wheel arches poor condition ( seat belt mount areas)

Underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to some areas and components

Pass 2 Nov 2011 198,235 miles

Bad surface corrosion to rear chassis

Brake pipes under bonnet bad surface corrosion

Rear brake pads look worn

Fail 31 Oct 2011 198,195 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Bad surface corrosion to rear chassis

Brake pipes under bonnet bad surface corrosion

Rear brake pads look worn

Pass 1 Nov 2010 186,972 miles

N/s handbrake performance poor

Number plates poor condition

Fail 28 Oct 2010 186,822 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Number plates poor condition

Pass 27 Oct 2009 172,934 miles

Front and rear number plates poor condition

Front exhaust heat shields insecure

Rear n/s tyre worn to 1.8mm

Fail 27 Oct 2009 172,934 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front and rear number plates poor condition

Front exhaust heat shields insecure

Rear n/s tyre worn to 1.8mm

Pass 28 Oct 2008 149,733 miles

slight play in steering system.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 125,665 miles

Front tyres badly wearing on inner edges close to minimum 1.6mm legal limit

Pass 26 May 2006 110,375 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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N514 YRM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N514 YRM, 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 N514 YRM registered?

N514 YRM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 August 1995.

Is N514 YRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N514 YRM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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