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N230 CUD

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

94,229 mi
Last recorded94,229 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN230 CUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 94,229 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 94,229 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 93,394 miles

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 93,000 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 92,674 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 92,674 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 91,856 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 91,856 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 90,369 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 90,369 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 90,318 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 88,410 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside front wing damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2014 88,408 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

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

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2013 86,954 miles

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

brake squeaky

front wiper could be better

nearside front wing and door damaged

oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2013 86,954 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake squeaky

front wiper could be better

nearside front wing and door damaged

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 85,388 miles

Oil leak

Rear diff. leaking.

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 85,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Near side rear tyre side wall perishing.

Oil leak

Rear diff. leaking.

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 84,753 miles

drivers door mirror glass could be better secured

Fail 31 Aug 2010 84,753 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

drivers door mirror glass could be better secured

Fail 4 Sep 2009 84,061 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

drivers door mirror glass could be better secured

Pass 4 Sep 2009 84,061 miles

drivers door mirror glass could be better secured

Pass 8 Sep 2008 83,411 miles

drivers door mirror could be better held in places

Fail 8 Sep 2008 83,411 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

drivers door mirror could be better held in places

Pass 27 Jun 2007 82,618 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE HAVE CRACKS IN OUTER WALLS

Pass 10 Jul 2006 81,868 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 81,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

battery weak

engine overheats

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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N230 CUD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N230 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 N230 CUD registered?

N230 CUD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N230 CUD shows 26 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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