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N209 PYN

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,112 mi
Last recorded94,112 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN209 PYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 94,112 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 92,941 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 92,941 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 91,811 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 91,811 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 90,370 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 90,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 88,615 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 85,614 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 83,143 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 83,143 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 80,499 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 76,761 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 76,761 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 72,831 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 70,243 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 66,603 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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N209 PYN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N209 PYN, 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 N209 PYN registered?

N209 PYN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 August 1995.

Is N209 PYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N209 PYN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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