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N191 HGP

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,577 mi
Last recorded190,577 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN191 HGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 190,577 miles

Front Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 190,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 187,360 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 187,360 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 185,663 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 183,389 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 177,683 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 171,028 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 168,648 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 168,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 166,204 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 165,211 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 165,211 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 164,285 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 164,285 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 163,523 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 163,252 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 159,327 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 159,327 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 153,613 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 153,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 147,808 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 143,456 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 138,427 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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N191 HGP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N191 HGP, 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 N191 HGP registered?

N191 HGP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 August 1995.

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