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N397 PPR

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,266 mi
Last recorded71,266 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN397 PPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 71,266 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 69,813 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 68,323 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 66,005 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 64,266 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 63,154 miles

brake disc surfaces slightly corroded

light corrosion around wheel arches.

rear tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

slight oil leak from diff.

slight play in the o/s lower ball joint.

Fail 28 Sep 2011 63,154 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc surfaces slightly corroded

light corrosion around wheel arches.

rear tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

slight oil leak from diff.

slight play in the o/s lower ball joint.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 61,852 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 60,469 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 57,815 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 56,095 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 52,434 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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N397 PPR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 N397 PPR, 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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N397 PPR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 1995.

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The MOT history for N397 PPR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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