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N143 VNU

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,322 mi
Last recorded140,322 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN143 VNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2010 140,322 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 138,174 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 138,174 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 127,368 miles

Centre Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 29 Dec 2006 118,136 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2005 108,360 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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N143 VNU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N143 VNU, 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 N143 VNU registered?

N143 VNU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N143 VNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N143 VNU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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