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N234 LUF

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,203 mi
Last recorded122,203 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN234 LUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 122,203 miles

Front Oil leak and rear def... ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 121,020 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has corrosion pipe (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 119,647 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 117,586 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 115,908 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 114,761 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 112,974 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 112,974 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 110,541 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 108,529 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 106,780 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 106,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 96,724 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 89,701 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 89,071 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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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N234 LUF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N234 LUF, 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 N234 LUF registered?

N234 LUF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 August 1995.

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