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N984 FKW

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,780 mi
Last recorded148,780 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN984 FKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2018 148,780 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 144,284 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 137,397 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 129,912 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 126,152 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 126,152 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 122,904 miles

all tyres cracking N/S/F wearing on outter edge

steering idler has slight play

Pass 20 Nov 2012 115,478 miles

Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 115,478 miles

Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 110,671 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 104,961 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 98,535 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 92,460 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 92,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 85,659 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 77,956 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 77,956 miles

Offside Front Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 70,891 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 70,891 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N984 FKW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N984 FKW, 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 N984 FKW registered?

N984 FKW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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