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N140 UVV

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,650 mi
Last recorded101,650 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 UVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 May 2022 101,650 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2021 100,552 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 97,921 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 97,918 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor - (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2008 91,466 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 91,462 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 81,831 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 81,597 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 72,416 miles

brake pipe above rear axle corroded

front discs corroded

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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N140 UVV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc 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 N140 UVV, 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 N140 UVV registered?

N140 UVV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 1995.

Is N140 UVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N140 UVV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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