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N161 WPT

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

238,125 mi
Last recorded238,125 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 WPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 238,125 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 238,119 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 236,439 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 May 2013 236,432 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 235,110 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 235,110 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 232,723 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 232,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 229,896 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 20,032 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 223,029 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 223,029 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2006 215,278 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 215,278 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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N161 WPT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N161 WPT, 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 N161 WPT registered?

N161 WPT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 1995.

Is N161 WPT safe to buy?

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