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N218 RPD

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,395 mi
Last recorded92,395 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN218 RPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2014 92,395 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 86,518 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 86,514 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 84,998 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2011 76,962 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 76,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 68,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 68,334 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 65,981 miles

nearside rear brake pads worn low

Pass 28 Nov 2007 59,914 miles

nearside and offside front wishbone bush's cracked and perished

offside front tyre worn to wear bars

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 23 May 2006 45,224 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 45,224 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

both rear brake discs worn/corroded/pitted and scored

floor pan damaged

offside front tyre worn to legal limit and cut

oil leak

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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N218 RPD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N218 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 N218 RPD registered?

N218 RPD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 1995.

Is N218 RPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N218 RPD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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