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N454 NEC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,022 mi
Last recorded91,022 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN454 NEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2011 91,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

under veicle covers fitted under veicle metal brakepipes slightly corrodded n/s/r fuel pipe slightly corrodded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 91,022 miles

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

under veicle covers fitted under veicle metal brakepipes slightly corrodded n/s/r fuel pipe slightly corrodded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 89,660 miles

rear fuel pipe union badly corroded.slight play in o/s/f lower balljoint. throttle return spring broken. n/s/f wing damaged

Fail 3 Jun 2010 89,660 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear fuel pipe union badly corroded.slight play in o/s/f lower balljoint. throttle return spring broken. n/s/f wing damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2009 87,152 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 82,557 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 77,487 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 77,419 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 73,265 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 73,265 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 NEC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N454 NEC, 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 NEC registered?

N454 NEC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 1995.

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