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N417 PPR

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,544 mi
Last recorded72,544 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN417 PPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 72,544 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

slight damage to rear bumper on offside

Pass 19 Sep 2013 71,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 16 Nov 2012 71,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

Fail 14 Nov 2012 71,265 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 25 Oct 2011 71,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 70,742 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 70,742 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 68,532 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 68,532 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 66,698 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 64,412 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 61,940 miles

N/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge and perished

N/s/r tyre is on the legal limit and very badly perished

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

O/s/r tyre is near the legal limit

Pass 26 Sep 2006 61,940 miles

N/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge and perished

N/s/r tyre is on the legal limit and very badly perished

O/s/r tyre is near the legal limit

Pass 26 Sep 2005 59,836 miles

Nearside rear tyre side wall perrished

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

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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N417 PPR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N417 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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What year was N417 PPR registered?

N417 PPR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 1995.

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The MOT history for N417 PPR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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