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N48 PRW

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,124 mi
Last recorded144,124 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN48 PRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 144,124 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 140,750 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Dec 2013 137,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Jan 2013 131,749 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 123,443 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 123,443 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2011 119,730 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 115,656 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 111,068 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 1 Sep 2008 107,850 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 107,846 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2007 100,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 97,328 miles

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

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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N48 PRW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N48 PRW, 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 N48 PRW registered?

N48 PRW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 August 1995.

Is N48 PRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N48 PRW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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