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N334 LYS

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,960 mi
Last recorded110,960 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN334 LYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 110,960 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 110,957 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 100,266 miles

under covers engine covers

Fail 22 Nov 2017 100,088 miles

Emissions not tested emissions failed due to needs service (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured more than 50% wrong colour (1.4.A.2d)

under covers engine covers

Pass 24 Nov 2016 83,499 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Nov 2016 83,498 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake performance not tested pedal excessive travel (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 76,994 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 70,945 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 65,542 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 60,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 57,431 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 52,706 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 49,744 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 46,417 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 43,124 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 40,372 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 37,060 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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N334 LYS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N334 LYS, 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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N334 LYS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 1995.

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