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N484 SCU

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

58,554 mi
Last recorded58,554 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN484 SCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 58,554 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 57,911 miles

All rear suspension bushes perished but serviceable

Heavy general corrosion to floor and suspension

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 57,255 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 56,325 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 56,325 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 55,553 miles

Some under body corrosion visible Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Nov 2015 55,550 miles

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

Some under body corrosion visible Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Nov 2014 54,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Some generall corosion visible on suspension components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2014 54,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Some generall corosion visible on suspension components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 53,090 miles

Some corrosion visible on suspension components & mountings

Fail 15 Nov 2013 53,063 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Some corrosion visible on suspension components & mountings

Pass 16 Nov 2012 51,763 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 50,225 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 48,776 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 48,776 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 47,123 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 47,123 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 45,590 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rust sround n/s front lower ball jount boot but no execive movement (recomend replacement)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 43,881 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jan 2007 42,499 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 42,499 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 40,854 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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N484 SCU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 N484 SCU, 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 N484 SCU registered?

N484 SCU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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