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N317 ELW

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

82,713 mi
Last recorded82,713 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN317 ELW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 82,713 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 82,697 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine is over heating. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 77,624 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 77,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Flat spot on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2022 71,626 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 70,049 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 65,222 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 61,667 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 61,615 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 61,607 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 61,578 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 61,566 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 61,511 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 61,486 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 61,293 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 60,766 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 59,911 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 59,119 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 58,298 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 56,140 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 53,982 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 52,208 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 51,108 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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N317 ELW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 N317 ELW, 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 N317 ELW registered?

N317 ELW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 1995.

Is N317 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N317 ELW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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