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N271 DUR

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

244,207 mi
Last recorded244,207 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2009
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN271 DUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2009 244,207 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 240,334 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 240,334 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Nov 2007 231,177 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 221,001 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 221,001 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2005 211,551 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

advise front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 19 Nov 2005 211,551 miles

advise front brake discs wearing thin

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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N271 DUR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N271 DUR, 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 N271 DUR registered?

N271 DUR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 1995.

Is N271 DUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N271 DUR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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