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N717 RWK

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,160 mi
Last recorded110,160 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN717 RWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2013 110,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear tyres side walls cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2013 110,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

rear tyres side walls cracking

Fail 31 Aug 2012 106,407 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel pipe from tank corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on edges & cracks on side walls

Pass 31 Aug 2012 106,407 miles

fuel pipe from tank corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on edges & cracks on side walls

Pass 8 Aug 2011 100,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre 2mm of tread on edges

slight cracking front lower arm bushes

Fail 8 Aug 2011 100,641 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre 2mm of tread on edges

slight cracking front lower arm bushes

Pass 8 Jul 2010 95,786 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 91,368 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 86,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 82,194 miles

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

both front indicator bulbs starting to show white light

Pass 14 Jul 2006 77,594 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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N717 RWK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 N717 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 N717 RWK registered?

N717 RWK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N717 RWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N717 RWK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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