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N518 BKC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,779 mi
Last recorded77,779 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN518 BKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 77,779 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 77,774 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

advise both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2010 72,579 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 72,578 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2009 653,522 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 56,363 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 48,022 miles

advise o/s door mirror repaird with tape advise o/s/r brake disc scored corroded advise front w/wiper will not always switch off

Fail 18 Sep 2007 48,022 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

advise o/s door mirror repaird with tape advise o/s/r brake disc scored corroded advise front w/wiper will not always switch off

Pass 6 Oct 2006 39,965 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 33,235 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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N518 BKC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N518 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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What year was N518 BKC registered?

N518 BKC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 1995.

Is N518 BKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N518 BKC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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