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N89 FLK

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,351 mi
Last recorded99,351 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN89 FLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 99,351 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

exhaust corroded

nail in offside rear tyre tread

nearside front sill damaged

wiper blade poor condition

Pass 30 Jan 2016 96,376 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 93,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 90,496 miles

body corrosion

damage to n/s outer sill

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and cuts in tyre tread

Pass 26 Feb 2013 87,419 miles

Fuel cap seal perished.

Slight play in n/s/f wheel up and down.

Fail 17 Feb 2012 83,980 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to all four wheel arches

front number plate chipped

Pass 17 Feb 2012 83,980 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to all four wheel arches

front number plate chipped

Pass 12 Feb 2011 81,060 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 77,503 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 73,790 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Oct 2008 73,790 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Jul 2007 68,724 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 60,807 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 59,571 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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N89 FLK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N89 FLK, 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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N89 FLK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 August 1995.

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