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N238 FLW

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,232 mi
Last recorded118,232 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN238 FLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2014 118,232 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear diff

windscreen has a chip repair carried out on drivers side

Fail 24 Mar 2014 106,071 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)

Coolant leak

rattle engine area???

Fail 14 Mar 2014 105,288 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 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)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear axle has a major oil leak , Water pump leaking

Fail 24 Feb 2014 103,965 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 92,585 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 90,144 miles

aux belt cracked and perished

oil leaks from gearbox and rear axle

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 11 Nov 2010 89,594 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 88,838 miles

near side front tyre is perished on outer edge not excessive at time of test

Pass 12 Nov 2008 87,904 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 15 Nov 2007 87,079 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 86,269 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 86,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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N238 FLW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N238 FLW, 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 N238 FLW registered?

N238 FLW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 1995.

Is N238 FLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N238 FLW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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