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N166 DYG

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,272 mi
Last recorded100,272 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN166 DYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 100,272 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL ON VEHICLE (1.1.11 (c))

CORROSION THROUGHOUT VEHICLES SUBFRAMES AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 97,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexy [corroded] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose [corroded] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexy[corroded] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexy [ corroded] (1.1.11 (c))

all 4 coilsprings corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2023 97,772 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexy [corroded] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose [corroded] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexy[corroded] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexy [ corroded] (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 93,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near spring top mounting area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 89,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose and near spring (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 89,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose and near spring (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working replaced bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 84,375 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 71,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 70,007 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 65,148 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 65,148 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 61,795 miles

srs warning light on

Pass 6 Oct 2011 60,908 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 60,479 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 52,188 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 46,518 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 41,267 miles

n/s/f mirror glass loose.

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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N166 DYG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N166 DYG, 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 N166 DYG registered?

N166 DYG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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