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N491 DTP

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,766 mi
Last recorded128,766 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN491 DTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2020 128,766 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 128,418 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Front shocks both outer casing rusty

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 127,942 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 127,407 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 126,390 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 125,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 122,278 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 120,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 118,254 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2011 118,254 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2010 115,322 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2009 110,707 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 110,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 May 2008 105,120 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 100,353 miles

oil leak from rear differential

rear disks getting poor

Pass 15 May 2006 95,709 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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N491 DTP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,799cc petrol 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 N491 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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N491 DTP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N491 DTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N491 DTP 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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