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N892 UEC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Lpg 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,596 mi
Last recorded146,596 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN892 UEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 146,596 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 136,894 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2012 136,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2011 129,223 miles

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

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

propshaft front coupling worn

Fail 25 Aug 2011 129,218 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

propshaft front coupling worn

Pass 4 Sep 2010 122,888 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 111,008 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 99,883 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 88,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 66,758 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 66,758 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 66,718 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 64,733 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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N892 UEC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N892 UEC, 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 N892 UEC registered?

N892 UEC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 1995.

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The MOT history for N892 UEC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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