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N230 RRP

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,464 mi
Last recorded155,464 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN230 RRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 155,464 miles

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

all wheel archers slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 148,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 148,017 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 139,150 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 139,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

gearbox sump pan leaking

Fail 1 Nov 2010 136,498 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 130,825 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 125,497 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 125,497 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 120,008 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 120,008 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 115,082 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 115,082 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 105,676 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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N230 RRP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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