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N721 EKX

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,866 mi
Last recorded142,866 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN721 EKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 142,866 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2015 142,581 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2014 139,121 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear tyre starting to perish on inner sidewall

Pass 24 Jul 2013 137,816 miles

offside rear tyre splitting inner sidewall

Pass 18 Jul 2012 136,027 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre has nail in tread

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear boot floor corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 133,395 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

offside rear inner boot floor corroded

slight lift nearside front ball joint

Fail 20 Jul 2011 133,377 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake pads wearing thin

offside rear inner boot floor corroded

slight lift nearside front ball joint

Pass 22 Jul 2010 129,012 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 128,947 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 122,185 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 4 Aug 2008 117,153 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 110,181 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 106,122 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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N721 EKX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N721 EKX, 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 N721 EKX registered?

N721 EKX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 August 1995.

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