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N235 NWU

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

170,870 mi
Last recorded170,870 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN235 NWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 170,870 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 165,585 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 165,585 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 165,375 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 160,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 151,843 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 151,769 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 141,174 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 135,735 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 129,056 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 120,228 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 120,227 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 113,908 miles

O/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 106,805 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 101,841 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 101,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 93,692 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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N235 NWU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N235 NWU, 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 N235 NWU registered?

N235 NWU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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The MOT history for N235 NWU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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