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N216 RPD

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

194,513 mi
Last recorded194,513 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN216 RPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 194,513 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 194,509 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing spring arm outer bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 190,997 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 188,192 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

temp gauge in the red

water pump has excessive play

Pass 6 Nov 2013 182,756 miles

Centre exhaust flange corroded and weak

Engine oil leaks

Underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2012 177,791 miles

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

slight run out front brakes

Pass 31 Oct 2011 172,927 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 168,108 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 163,465 miles

All Brake Pipes Rusting At Ends

Brake Pipes Covered In Grease Not Allowing Complete Visual Inspection

N/S Headlight Damaged Not Affecting Beam Image

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

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

Unable To Inspect Brake Pipe Over Top OF Fuel Tank

Pass 4 Nov 2008 158,565 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 154,380 miles

Oil leak

stone chip in nearside front headlight

Pass 1 Nov 2006 150,341 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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N216 RPD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 N216 RPD, 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 N216 RPD registered?

N216 RPD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 1995.

Is N216 RPD safe to buy?

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