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N41 VSB

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,689 mi
Last recorded101,689 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN41 VSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 101,689 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 101,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 97,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front dics rusty

Fail 29 Sep 2011 97,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front dics rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2010 91,313 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 91,313 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 81,777 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

extensive corrosion to suspension components front and rear.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 81,777 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

extensive corrosion to suspension components front and rear.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 75,502 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 69,627 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 66,996 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 66,996 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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N41 VSB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N41 VSB, 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 N41 VSB registered?

N41 VSB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N41 VSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N41 VSB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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