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N220 CUD

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,538 mi
Last recorded133,538 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN220 CUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 133,538 miles

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

airbag light on

Fail 9 Mar 2012 133,472 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

airbag light on

Pass 8 Mar 2011 125,664 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 125,664 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (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 Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 113,134 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 112,914 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/f has damage and bumber is slightly loose

n/s/r hand brake is down on performance

o/s/r light lens is cracked

slight play in n/s/f inner steering ball joint plus steering box

steel brake pipe to o/s/r flexible is only just in corrosion limits

wiper blades have to be parked manually

Pass 30 Jan 2009 105,528 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 93,717 miles

handbrake effort lower on n/s.

wiper not pulsing,drivers view adequate.

Pass 22 Dec 2006 80,398 miles

adv 13 % imbalance on front brakes

adv slight play in both front rack ends

adv slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Dec 2005 74,617 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 74,606 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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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N220 CUD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N220 CUD, 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 N220 CUD registered?

N220 CUD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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