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N248 DCR

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,426 mi
Last recorded129,426 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN248 DCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 129,426 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 117,200 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 117,200 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 108,283 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 108,283 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 103,851 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 99,055 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 99,055 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 93,879 miles

nearside front tyre on 0mm on outer edge offiside frontlow on inner edge

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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N248 DCR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N248 DCR, 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 N248 DCR registered?

N248 DCR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N248 DCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N248 DCR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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