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N242 SNV

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

197,247 mi
Last recorded197,247 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 SNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 197,247 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 197,247 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 189,976 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 179,703 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 179,701 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)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 167,725 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 167,713 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)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 159,901 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 159,901 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)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 151,416 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 144,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2008 140,381 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 135,752 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 129,997 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 129,996 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 60,704 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 60,704 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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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N242 SNV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N242 SNV, 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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N242 SNV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 1995.

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The MOT history for N242 SNV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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