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N125 VDU

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

171,392 mi
Last recorded171,392 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN125 VDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 171,392 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 171,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 149,144 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT INNER EDGES APRX 2.5/5MM N/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT CENTER APRX 2MM oil leak from rear diff seal

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 149,144 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT INNER EDGES APRX 2.5/5MM N/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT CENTER APRX 2MM oil leak from rear diff seal

Pass 7 Oct 2008 134,007 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 134,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 127,076 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 127,045 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 119,600 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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N125 VDU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 N125 VDU, 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 N125 VDU registered?

N125 VDU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 1995.

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