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N148 SNV

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

237,841 mi
Last recorded237,841 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN148 SNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 237,841 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2013 237,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2012 216,372 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2011 198,817 miles

Oil leak

Some damage to o/s/r body

Fail 13 Jul 2011 198,817 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Some damage to o/s/r body

Pass 9 Aug 2010 180,958 miles

both sides front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 13 Jul 2009 162,179 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2008 147,131 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 129,859 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 119,217 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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N148 SNV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N148 SNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N148 SNV registered?

N148 SNV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 1995.

Is N148 SNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N148 SNV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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