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M148 NPC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,785 mi
Last recorded82,785 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM148 NPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2008 82,785 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 82,785 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 76,578 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 76,570 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

cut in off side front +off side rear tyre walls, not down to cords. advise only

Pass 5 Dec 2006 73,887 miles

as original test

Fail 5 Dec 2006 73,887 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

centre to rear exhaust join short life

slight play in both front lower swivels

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 2 Nov 2005 68,091 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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M148 NPC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M148 NPC, 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 M148 NPC registered?

M148 NPC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 August 1995.

Is M148 NPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M148 NPC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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