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N371 HGK

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,533 mi
Last recorded104,533 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN371 HGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2018 104,533 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 104,421 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure Also Damaged (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Wheel Arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Wheel Arch Area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Wheel Arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Wheel Arch Area (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Differential, Oil Leak

Pass 23 Mar 2017 101,271 miles

Oil Leak.

Differential Has Oil Leak.

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Wheel Arch. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 101,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Differential Has Oil Leak.

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Wheel Arch. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil Leak.

Pass 14 Mar 2016 97,099 miles

Front Wiper Smearing.

Fuel Pipe Corroded. (From Tank Location)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Wheel Arch. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre Tread 3mm.

Oil Leak.

Fail 10 Mar 2016 97,072 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front Wiper Smearing.

Fuel Pipe Corroded. (From Tank Location)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Wheel Arch. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre Tread 3mm.

Oil Leak.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 91,818 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 91,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 86,580 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 86,580 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 80,610 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 73,098 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 66,428 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 63,527 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 62,244 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 60,134 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 58,418 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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N371 HGK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N371 HGK, 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 N371 HGK registered?

N371 HGK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N371 HGK shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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