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N482 SWO

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,918 mi
Last recorded189,918 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN482 SWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 189,918 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear arches slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2010 180,026 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

underneath showing evidence of fuel leak

Fail 16 Mar 2010 180,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

underneath showing evidence of fuel leak

Pass 17 Mar 2009 175,928 miles

shields fitted under vehicle. wetness around rear diff. nail in n/s/r tyre. wear on inner edges of both front tyres. difficult to fully inspect n/s/f inner rear bush on lower arm, sump shield on the way.

Fail 10 Mar 2009 175,840 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

shields fitted under vehicle. wetness around rear diff. nail in n/s/r tyre. wear on inner edges of both front tyres. difficult to fully inspect n/s/f inner rear bush on lower arm, sump shield on the way.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 170,509 miles

Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f inner tyre tread worn/2mm. difficult to fully inspect underside of engine, sump sheild fitted. slight play in trackrod arm linkage.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 165,001 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 162,276 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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N482 SWO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N482 SWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N482 SWO registered?

N482 SWO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 August 1995.

Is N482 SWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N482 SWO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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