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N163 DNM

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

190,446 mi
Last recorded190,446 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN163 DNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 190,446 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear diff weeping slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2021 188,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 187,611 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 186,100 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 183,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 181,063 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 177,925 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 173,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 169,239 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 167,475 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 165,007 miles

nearside rear tyre cut outside sidewall

Pass 21 Nov 2011 164,051 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 163,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 162,316 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 159,919 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear tyre cut side wall

Pass 8 Oct 2008 130,321 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 154,128 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 151,804 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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N163 DNM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 N163 DNM, 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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N163 DNM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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