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N208 PBD

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,797 mi
Last recorded91,797 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN208 PBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 91,797 miles

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

both rear tyres perished on walls

Pass 22 Jul 2011 88,613 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light on

both rear tyres perished

fuel cap seal slightly perished

rear brake pads to be checked

rear diff. leaking

Pass 16 Aug 2010 86,133 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light on

rear brake pads to be checked

rear diff. leaking

Pass 14 Aug 2009 83,136 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

air bag light on

rear brake pads to be checked

rear diff. leaking

Fail 14 Aug 2009 83,136 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

air bag light on

rear brake pads to be checked

rear diff. leaking

Pass 9 Aug 2008 80,386 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 76,426 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 72,755 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 69,680 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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N208 PBD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N208 PBD, 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 N208 PBD registered?

N208 PBD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 August 1995.

Is N208 PBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N208 PBD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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