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N415 VLS

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,128 mi
Last recorded107,128 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN415 VLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2009 107,128 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 107,128 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2008 105,310 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 105,310 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 101,961 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 87,750 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 87,750 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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N415 VLS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N415 VLS, 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 N415 VLS registered?

N415 VLS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N415 VLS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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