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N471 FOY

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,220 mi
Last recorded117,220 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN471 FOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 117,220 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 117,220 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2017 117,015 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 116,875 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 115,348 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 113,194 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 109,871 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 105,707 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 100,826 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 94,789 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 94,789 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2009 89,809 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 89,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 84,282 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 79,457 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 76,020 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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N471 FOY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N471 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 N471 FOY registered?

N471 FOY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 1995.

Is N471 FOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N471 FOY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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