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N891 BNN

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,826 mi
Last recorded138,826 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN891 BNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 138,826 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 138,826 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2012 131,270 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 131,270 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 126,446 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rubber gaiter slit on drag link o/s front

Pass 24 May 2010 117,230 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 117,226 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 105,566 miles

EXHAUST MOUNTING STARTING TO DETERERATE O/S FRONT

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

Pass 27 May 2008 94,989 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 84,518 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 May 2006 76,584 miles

TRACKROD GAITERS SPLIT

Fail 4 May 2006 76,584 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

TRACKROD GAITERS SPLIT

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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N891 BNN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N891 BNN, 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 N891 BNN registered?

N891 BNN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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The MOT history for N891 BNN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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