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N162 AMP

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,118 mi
Last recorded107,118 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN162 AMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 107,118 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Dec 2011 98,277 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2011 98,230 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 90,863 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 85,800 miles

steering wheel in poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2008 81,337 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 81,337 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 81,314 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

vehicle runs poorly with irratic emmisions throughout the test

Pass 10 Aug 2007 76,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres are wearing on the inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Aug 2006 70,701 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 66,387 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 66,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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N162 AMP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N162 AMP, 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 N162 AMP registered?

N162 AMP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N162 AMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N162 AMP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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