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N82 KYJ

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,178 mi
Last recorded97,178 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN82 KYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2017 97,178 miles

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

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded roof (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear differential leak

fuel pipes corroded front to rear

gearbox oil leaking from radiator union

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

underside of vehicle heavily corroded around chassis/body/steering & suspension components

windscreen wiper poor

Pass 23 Sep 2016 96,624 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres getting low

corrosion to both rear inner sills / floors

corrosion to nearside outer sill

fuel pipes corroded

general corrosion to underside components

nearside rear tyre getting low on outer edge

oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2016 96,624 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres getting low

corrosion to both rear inner sills / floors

corrosion to nearside outer sill

fuel pipes corroded

general corrosion to underside components

nearside rear tyre getting low on outer edge

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2015 95,239 miles

fuel pipes corroded

hydralic fluid leak

rear diff leak

underside corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2014 94,620 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2013 93,795 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

exhauts heat sheild is loose

Fail 16 Sep 2013 93,793 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

exhauts heat sheild is loose

Pass 29 Jun 2012 92,847 miles

see previous test for advisories

Fail 20 Jun 2012 92,844 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

chips to windscreen

corrosion to both rear inner sills

corrosion to floor pan

exghaust system in poor condition

exhaust heat sheild insecure

fuel pipes heavily corroded

nearside rear tyre getting low on outer edge

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 8 Jun 2011 92,128 miles

apply advisorys from test

Fail 8 Jun 2011 92,127 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear inner sills corroding

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2010 91,468 miles

front brake pipes corroding,front suspension mounting areas corroding,heavy surface corrosion on suspension components,exhaust corroding,fuel lines corroding

Fail 27 May 2010 91,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

heavy surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components,exhaust corroding,fuel lines corroding,brake pipes corroding

Pass 14 Oct 2008 90,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

drivers seat belt buckle fractured but not at a position that is under tension

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2007 89,413 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 88,601 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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N82 KYJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N82 KYJ, 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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N82 KYJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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