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N655 XKE

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,963 mi
Last recorded43,963 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN655 XKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 43,963 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 42,841 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 42,841 miles

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

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 42,481 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 42,481 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

COOLANT WARNING LAMP ON

RADIATOR LEAKING

Pass 18 May 2007 41,395 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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N655 XKE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,797cc 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 N655 XKE, 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 N655 XKE registered?

N655 XKE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 August 1995.

Is N655 XKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N655 XKE 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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