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N354 ELW

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,986 mi
Last recorded96,986 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN354 ELW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 96,986 miles

N/s/f tyre slight cracking/perishing to sidewall.

N/s/r tyre cracking/perishing. 185/6515

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 96,085 miles

Front bumper insecure

fuel cap seal cracking

n/s/r bumper damaged.

o/s/r arch corroding.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 95,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 95,104 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 93,253 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 93,253 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 91,382 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 91,382 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 89,355 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 87,156 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 85,149 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 82,880 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 80,636 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 80,636 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N354 ELW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N354 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N354 ELW registered?

N354 ELW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 1995.

Is N354 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N354 ELW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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