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N454 FOY

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3606cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,060 mi
Last recorded94,060 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN454 FOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,606cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 94,060 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 94,060 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 93,414 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 90,784 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 90,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 87,814 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 84,417 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 84,401 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users BUMPER (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration CO is high and just met the limit (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 79,242 miles

Front FRONT BUMPER BOT SIDE BRACKETS NOT SECURE !

Pass 16 Mar 2016 75,263 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 75,213 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users BUMPER (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 71,212 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 71,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 67,978 miles

offside steering has play

Pass 15 Feb 2013 64,044 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 62,308 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 62,049 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front wiper slightly worn

Fail 5 Oct 2010 62,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front wiper slightly worn

Pass 29 Sep 2009 58,357 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 53,446 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 51,085 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 48,704 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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N454 FOY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,606cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 N454 FOY, 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 N454 FOY registered?

N454 FOY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 1995.

Is N454 FOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N454 FOY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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