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N701 RWK

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Yellow Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,167 mi
Last recorded133,167 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN701 RWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 133,167 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 130,902 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 130,865 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)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 126,515 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 126,510 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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 122,017 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Jul 2010 121,090 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)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Aug 2009 115,920 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside rear brake pad tension spring metal clip fixing corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2009 115,920 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside rear brake pad tension spring metal clip fixing corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2008 109,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 109,454 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 101,577 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 95,851 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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N701 RWK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Yellow with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N701 RWK, 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 N701 RWK registered?

N701 RWK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 August 1995.

Is N701 RWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N701 RWK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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