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N223 GWU

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,939 mi
Last recorded156,939 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN223 GWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 156,939 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 143,721 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 136,846 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 133,698 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside steering arm ball joints have slight play

Pass 8 Nov 2012 130,379 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 124,684 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Wiper motor partially seized.

Fail 17 Oct 2011 124,574 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Wiper motor partially seized.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 115,228 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 107,409 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 107,409 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 98,274 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 89,419 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 81,785 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 73,637 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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N223 GWU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N223 GWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N223 GWU registered?

N223 GWU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 1995.

Is N223 GWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N223 GWU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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