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N176 UOM

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,004 mi
Last recorded161,004 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN176 UOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 161,004 miles

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

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

pitting to rear brake discs

Fail 29 Nov 2011 161,004 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

pitting to rear brake discs

Fail 7 Dec 2010 148,698 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

pitting to rear brake discs

Pass 7 Dec 2010 148,698 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

pitting to rear brake discs

Pass 28 Jan 2010 138,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 120,352 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 120,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2008 112,223 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 112,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 104,569 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 98,578 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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N176 UOM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N176 UOM, 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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N176 UOM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 1995.

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