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N378 DTU

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

113,766 mi
Last recorded113,766 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN378 DTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 113,766 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 112,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 111,980 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 111,978 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 111,545 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 110,386 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 109,048 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 107,758 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 106,040 miles

Slight damage to offside headlamp

Pass 26 Aug 2014 104,399 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 102,569 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 100,850 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 98,745 miles

all springs corroded

cut in n/s/f side wall

front pads look low

front spring tops corroded

rear diff oil ,leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Sep 2010 95,532 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2009 91,263 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 91,263 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 86,960 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 83,077 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 79,206 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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N378 DTU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 N378 DTU, 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 N378 DTU registered?

N378 DTU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 1995.

Is N378 DTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N378 DTU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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