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N689 KGG

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN689 KGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2010

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 146,649 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake fluid level low

rear exhaust clamp nearly rusted through

tread of nearside rear tyre getting low

Fail 27 Jul 2009 146,649 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake fluid level low

rear exhaust clamp nearly rusted through

tread of nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 29 Jul 2008 142,688 miles

small chip in screen in zone A

some brake pipes have had greece applied in past

surface corrosion front to rear brakepipe

surface corrosion nearside front inner brake pipes

surface corrosion rear brake hose ferrules

Fail 28 Jul 2008 142,684 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)

small chip in screen in zone A

some brake pipes have had greece applied in past

surface corrosion front to rear brakepipe

surface corrosion nearside front inner brake pipes

surface corrosion rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 25 Jul 2007 137,752 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 137,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear fuel pipes rusty,but not leaking at time of test

Pass 21 Jul 2006 133,764 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 133,764 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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N689 KGG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 N689 KGG, 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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N689 KGG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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