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N247 SNV

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,772 mi
Last recorded161,772 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN247 SNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 161,772 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 158,475 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 158,475 miles

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

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 21 Jul 2008 152,078 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 148,293 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 146,878 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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N247 SNV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N247 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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What year was N247 SNV registered?

N247 SNV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 1995.

Is N247 SNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N247 SNV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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