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N425 FFR

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

213,495 mi
Last recorded213,495 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN425 FFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 213,495 miles

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

surface rust/corrosion to all parts of rear suspension and anchor points

Fail 28 Feb 2013 213,495 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

surface rust/corrosion to all parts of rear suspension and anchor points

Pass 13 Mar 2012 208,995 miles

excessive play in propshaft centre bearing assemble

imbalance on front brakes

Pass 9 Mar 2011 208,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 205,783 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 205,783 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 202,025 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 202,025 miles

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 199,493 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 199,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 189,442 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 189,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 173,649 miles

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

front pipe heat shield insecure

Fail 23 Feb 2006 173,649 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front pipe heat shield insecure

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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N425 FFR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N425 FFR, 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 N425 FFR registered?

N425 FFR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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