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N189 RJT

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,768 mi
Last recorded134,768 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN189 RJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 134,768 miles

Corrosion apparent throughout vehicle

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wall perrished

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 131,983 miles

rust apparent through out vehicle

Fail 24 Feb 2012 131,970 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rust apparent through out vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2011 129,065 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

rust apparent through out vehicle

Pass 1 Mar 2010 125,282 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 125,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 120,647 miles

Centre Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 113,503 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 108,675 miles

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

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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N189 RJT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel 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 N189 RJT, 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 N189 RJT registered?

N189 RJT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 1995.

Is N189 RJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N189 RJT 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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