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N237 HNP

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,456 mi
Last recorded138,456 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN237 HNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 138,456 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 139,545 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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 131,602 miles

Front Slight play inner steering joints

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 126,467 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 119,711 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 111,127 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 111,127 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 29 Mar 2012 102,344 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 102,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 94,650 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 91,462 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 91,462 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 89,015 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 85,645 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 85,645 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 83,043 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 76,293 miles

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

o/s mirror loose

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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N237 HNP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,199cc 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 N237 HNP, 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 N237 HNP registered?

N237 HNP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 August 1995.

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