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N188 DNM

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

44,011 mi
Last recorded44,011 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN188 DNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 44,011 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 44,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 41,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 39,212 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 36,877 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 34,496 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 32,612 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 31,234 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 29,838 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 27,465 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 25,872 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 23,509 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 15,620 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 15,467 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 14,903 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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N188 DNM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 N188 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 N188 DNM registered?

N188 DNM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N188 DNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N188 DNM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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