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N277 UCG

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,815 mi
Last recorded94,815 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN277 UCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 94,815 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 94,815 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 88,492 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 88,492 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 87,877 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 87,877 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 87,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear light lense cracked

Slight creeking from nearside front surpension

Fail 1 Aug 2014 87,040 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear light lense cracked

Slight creeking from nearside front surpension

Pass 19 Jul 2013 83,482 miles

offside seat belt clip damaged.

slight movement/creeking nearside front suspension.

Fail 16 Jul 2013 83,456 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

offside seat belt clip damaged.

slight movement/creeking nearside front suspension.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 80,130 miles

nearside parking brake becoming lazy.

only just passed emissions test.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 75,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 74,245 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 72,358 miles

exhaust noisey

Pass 18 Jul 2008 69,790 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyre side walls slightly damaged and perished

front wiper smearing slightly

off side sill panel damaged

steering damper leaking

Pass 29 Jun 2007 65,407 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2006 61,450 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 61,450 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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N277 UCG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 N277 UCG, 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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N277 UCG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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