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N244 HPV

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

199,782 mi
Last recorded199,782 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN244 HPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 199,782 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 183,460 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 183,457 miles

Driver's door hinge missing (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2011 166,993 miles

DRIVERS

HORN NEEDS TO BE PRESSED DOWN HARD TO OPERATE

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 Aug 2010 149,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 149,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 134,320 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 134,320 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 123,069 miles

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

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

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 17 Aug 2007 112,132 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 100,412 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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N244 HPV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 N244 HPV, 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 N244 HPV registered?

N244 HPV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N244 HPV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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