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N490 DTP

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,496 mi
Last recorded130,496 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN490 DTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 130,496 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 125,735 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2015 120,613 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 116,241 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 112,429 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 108,257 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 103,553 miles

o/s/&n/s/f/ discs worn obs

Pass 19 Jan 2010 99,431 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 95,453 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 91,116 miles

front indys fading

rear discs rusty

rear pads low

Fail 28 Jan 2008 91,113 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front indys fading

rear discs rusty

rear pads low

Pass 24 Jan 2007 78,023 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 78,023 miles

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

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

Offside 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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N490 DTP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol 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 N490 DTP, 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 N490 DTP registered?

N490 DTP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N490 DTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N490 DTP 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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