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N224 PBD

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,975 mi
Last recorded65,975 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN224 PBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 65,975 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 60,537 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Jan 2013 60,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Jan 2012 57,246 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges /nearside front tyre outer sidewall worn and cut

Fail 24 Jan 2012 57,245 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges /nearside front tyre outer sidewall worn and cut

Pass 10 Jan 2011 54,856 miles

offside front and nearside front tyre sidewalls scuffed

Pass 28 Jan 2010 52,609 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 51,702 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 51,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 49,898 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 46,913 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 46,853 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 45,088 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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N224 PBD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N224 PBD, 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 N224 PBD registered?

N224 PBD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N224 PBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N224 PBD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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