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N172 FET

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,420 mi
Last recorded117,420 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN172 FET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 117,420 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 11,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 108,998 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2.0mm

Fail 21 Oct 2011 108,998 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

n/s/f tyre on 2.0mm

Pass 20 Sep 2010 101,861 miles

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

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

noise on o/s/r brake

wear on front propshaft coupling

wheel bearing noise possible rear

Pass 14 Oct 2009 95,938 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 90,664 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 84,601 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 79,611 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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N172 FET is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N172 FET, 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 N172 FET registered?

N172 FET is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 1995.

Is N172 FET safe to buy?

The MOT history for N172 FET shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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