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N448 ELW

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,876 mi
Last recorded92,876 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN448 ELW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 92,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 89,319 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 85,146 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 85,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 81,194 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 81,194 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON OUTER WALLS OF TYRES

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 2M AND WORN MORE IN CENTRES OF TYRES

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT BOTTOM JOINTS

Pass 13 Feb 2007 80,218 miles

both rear tyres worn in centres of tyres on 2m

both front bottom joints slight play up and down movement

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2005 78,817 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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N448 ELW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N448 ELW, 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 N448 ELW registered?

N448 ELW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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