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N458 XBU

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,670 mi
Last recorded157,670 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN458 XBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 157,670 miles

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

all four brake discs rusted

Pass 19 Jun 2010 157,645 miles

engine oil leaks

handbrake travel

osf tyre worn outer edge

osr tyre wearing edges

srs light on

Fail 14 Jun 2010 157,645 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

engine oil leaks

handbrake travel

osf tyre worn outer edge

osr tyre wearing edges

srs light on

Pass 2 Mar 2009 148,979 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 143,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 135,375 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2006 135,356 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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N458 XBU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N458 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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What year was N458 XBU registered?

N458 XBU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 1995.

Is N458 XBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N458 XBU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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