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N383 TOX

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,209 mi
Last recorded157,209 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN383 TOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 157,209 miles

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

both no plates deteriorated

o/s front tyre perished

Fail 3 Apr 2012 157,208 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s front tyre perished

Pass 4 Apr 2011 144,879 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 144,879 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 135,951 miles

corrosion to fuel pipe.

o/s/r shock weep.

rear diff oil seal leak.

rear pads wearing low.

slight play to o/s/f wheel.

Fail 2 Mar 2010 135,951 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to fuel pipe.

o/s/r shock weep.

rear diff oil seal leak.

rear pads wearing low.

slight play to o/s/f wheel.

Fail 2 Mar 2009 131,995 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 131,995 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 129,004 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 122,957 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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N383 TOX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N383 TOX, 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 N383 TOX registered?

N383 TOX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 August 1995.

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