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N253 ENF

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,347 mi
Last recorded72,347 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN253 ENF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 72,347 miles

NS Wing mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has play on full lock

Pass 5 Jul 2010 70,226 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside mirror glass broken

Pass 10 Jul 2009 67,492 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked

slight leak from steering rack damper

srs warning light on

Fail 8 Jul 2009 67,473 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked

slight leak from steering rack damper

srs warning light on

Pass 15 Jul 2008 64,301 miles

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

crack in front number plate, advise to replace. not yet affecting any characteristics, easily read from 20m.

n/s/f and o/s/f ball joints slight play.

slight oil leak from rear diff seal,

srs light illuminated, indicating an air bag fault.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 61,388 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 55,560 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 55,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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N253 ENF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N253 ENF, 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 N253 ENF registered?

N253 ENF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 August 1995.

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