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N173 DNM

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,830 mi
Last recorded117,830 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN173 DNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 117,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

speedo light dim

Pass 17 Sep 2012 107,031 miles

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

front and rear subframe rubbers worn

slight corrosion to both front inner wings rear subframe mounts

Fail 14 Sep 2012 107,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front and rear subframe rubbers worn

slight corrosion to both front inner wings rear subframe mounts

Pass 8 Jul 2011 98,144 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 98,144 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 91,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 91,130 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 86,287 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 78,453 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 75,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2006 71,855 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 71,805 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 67,536 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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N173 DNM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N173 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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What year was N173 DNM registered?

N173 DNM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N173 DNM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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