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N393 NHG

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

201,947 mi
Last recorded201,947 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN393 NHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2012 201,947 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine covered in oil

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

temp fuel cap fitted but seals

ticks over badly

Pass 13 Apr 2011 199,025 miles

n/s/f brake slight bind

rear diff leaking

Pass 17 Mar 2010 197,169 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 197,169 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

bad engine oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2009 196,098 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 196,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 194,263 miles

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

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 24 Apr 2007 188,366 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 188,366 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 179,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leak and leak from rear diff oil seal

Pass 7 Feb 2006 178,959 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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N393 NHG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N393 NHG, 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 N393 NHG registered?

N393 NHG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 August 1995.

Is N393 NHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N393 NHG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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