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N38 PPC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,688 mi
Last recorded190,688 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN38 PPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 190,688 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 183,967 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 177,813 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 168,350 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 156,277 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 144,447 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 144,447 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 136,330 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 125,040 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 125,040 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 113,097 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 108,048 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fronty registration plate lamp slightly damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2006 101,743 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 101,743 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 101,743 miles

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

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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N38 PPC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N38 PPC, 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 N38 PPC registered?

N38 PPC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 1995.

Is N38 PPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N38 PPC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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