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N62 KYJ

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,352 mi
Last recorded163,352 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN62 KYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 163,352 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2012 158,940 miles

cososion prersent to osr nsr outer sills to wheel arches areas

os ns headlamp aim on lower limit, dampness at diesel injection pump,osr nsr brake hoses perished,slight play detected in steering mechanisim,

Pass 18 May 2011 153,721 miles

osr tyre at 1.7mm advanced corrosion present to osr nsr outer/inner wheel arches and osr nsr outer sill areas within 30 cm of prescribed areas.

slight play detectedmat steering wheel rim, light misting of oil to osf nsf shock absorbers,osr nsr brake hoses perishing, rear metal brake pipe (front to rear above rear axle) corroding,play detected in osf nsf susspension/steering components

Fail 18 May 2011 153,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

osr tyre at 1.7mm advanced corrosion present to osr nsr outer/inner wheel arches and osr nsr outer sill areas within 30 cm of prescribed areas.

slight play detectedmat steering wheel rim, light misting of oil to osf nsf shock absorbers,osr nsr brake hoses perishing, rear metal brake pipe (front to rear above rear axle) corroding,play detected in osf nsf susspension/steering components

Pass 20 May 2010 148,424 miles

corrosion present at osr nsr outer wheel arches and osr front sub frame mounting poit

light missting of oil at osf nsf shock absorbers

nsr metal brake pipe corroding

osr nsr tyres at 4mm

slight play detected at osf nsf lower susspension arm outer ball joints

Pass 20 May 2009 141,442 miles

3x stone chips in windscreen none of them exceed 10mm or40 mm diameter

corrosion present on osr nsr outer wheel arches

light misting of oil present to osf nsf shock absorbers

play detected in osf nsf lower arm outer ball joints, not considdered excessive

Pass 12 May 2008 135,380 miles

osf nsr brake hoses starting to perish

play detected at osf nsf lower susspension arm outer ball joints

Pass 14 May 2007 128,124 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 128,124 miles

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

light misting of oil to osf & nsf shock ab sorbers

osf nsf tyres close to 1.6mm tread depth.

osr nsr osf nsf brake hoses stating to perish

osr tyre at 1.6mm

slight dampness to power steering hoses at powwer steering pump

Pass 22 May 2006 119,046 miles

damage on front bumper n/s

oil leak on rear axle seal

rear brake pads starting to wear

stone chip o/s top front screen less than 10mm

strong advise n/s/r tyre on 3mm

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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N62 KYJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N62 KYJ, 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 N62 KYJ registered?

N62 KYJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 1995.

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