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N420 NGT

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,757 mi
Last recorded78,757 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN420 NGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 78,757 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 78,501 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 78,308 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 77,909 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 77,242 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 76,169 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 74,939 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 73,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 71,558 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside headlight glass is chipped

Fail 14 Jul 2017 71,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside headlight glass is chipped

Pass 13 Jul 2016 67,522 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 63,263 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to wear on outer edge

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

rear section of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2014 58,919 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

differential oil leak

offside headlight glass is chipped

Pass 10 Jul 2013 54,782 miles

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

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

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

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

differential oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2013 54,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

differential oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 52,722 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 50,909 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 50,188 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 49,486 miles

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

have renewed offside reverse light bulb

offside headlight glass chipped

oil leak from differential

Fail 16 Jul 2009 49,486 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

have renewed offside reverse light bulb

offside headlight glass chipped

oil leak from differential

Pass 17 Jul 2008 48,283 miles

nearside washer jet poor

offside headlight glass chipped

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2007 47,649 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 46,483 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both nearside tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Aug 2005 45,100 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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N420 NGT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N420 NGT, 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 N420 NGT registered?

N420 NGT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N420 NGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N420 NGT shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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