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N891 SLJ

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,109 mi
Last recorded138,109 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN891 SLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 138,109 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE STEERING IDLER.

Fail 10 Dec 2015 138,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE STEERING IDLER.

Pass 9 Dec 2014 129,332 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 119,205 miles

front brake pads thin

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 112,972 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 104,999 miles

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

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

both rear brake flexi hoses started to perish

front brake pads thin

number plates in poor condition

o/s handbrake reading poor

Pass 20 Dec 2010 100,667 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 94,643 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 90,772 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 84,364 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 75,782 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 75,782 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 75,134 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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N891 SLJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N891 SLJ, 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 SLJ registered?

N891 SLJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 October 1995.

Is N891 SLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N891 SLJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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