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N450 XBU

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,328 mi
Last recorded90,328 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN450 XBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 90,328 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front discs worn

front pads low

osf uneven tyre wear

Fail 20 Jan 2012 90,273 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front discs worn

front pads low

osf uneven tyre wear

Pass 20 Oct 2010 82,460 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsr pads low

Fail 15 Oct 2010 82,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsr pads low

Pass 24 Sep 2009 75,506 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front number cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2007 67,997 miles

o/s/rnot tested due to baby seat fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2007 67,997 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

o/s/rnot tested due to baby seat fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2006 58,982 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 50,004 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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N450 XBU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N450 XBU, 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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N450 XBU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 1995.

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